Things To Do on an eBike in Lincoln County
Lincoln County riding is mostly asphalt or concrete shared-use path, built to keep pace with a fast-growing town.
The shops are on the eBike shops in Harrisburg and eBike shops in Tea pages. Neither county trail nor city rule we found names eBikes, so the state path rule applies.
Where to ride in Lincoln County
The documented riding in Lincoln County is Harrisburg's trail network, with Good Earth State Park nearby and the Sioux Falls trail just across the line.
Riding in Lincoln County, South Dakota.
Lincoln County trails are short and paved, while the Sioux Falls loop next door is far longer.
1. Lake Ole trail, Harrisburg
A paved trail around Lake Ole in Harrisburg, the best-liked trail in the city's own survey. The trails plan lists it at 10 feet wide and asphalt.
Distance: Not published by the managing source; start: Lake Ole and Central Park, Harrisburg; surface: Asphalt, 10 feet wide.
eBike access: We found no Harrisburg rule naming eBikes, so the state path rule applies. Etiquette and planning: The plan says residents felt most comfortable here, with 94% reporting a high degree of comfort. Managing source: Harrisburg Trails Plan, April 2025.
2. Harrisburg arterial road trails
Shared use paths along Minnesota Avenue and other main roads, linking neighborhoods, schools and parks. The plan lists Minnesota Avenue from 271st Street to Willow Street as a 10-foot asphalt trail.
Distance: Not published by the managing source; start: Minnesota Avenue near 271st Street; surface: Asphalt or concrete.
eBike access: We found no Harrisburg rule naming eBikes, so the state path rule applies. Etiquette and planning: The plan says existing trail crossings are not comfortable for residents, so slow for road crossings. Managing source: Harrisburg Trails Plan, April 2025.
3. Good Earth State Park at Blood Run
A state park and Oneota cultural site southeast of Sioux Falls. The state's activity list shows hiking, and does not list biking.
Distance: Not published by the managing source; start: 26924 480th Ave, park entrance on the east side; surface: Not published by the managing source.
eBike access: Biking and eBikes are not listed, so call 605.213.1036 before bringing a bike. Etiquette and planning: A park entrance license is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents per day. Managing source: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, Good Earth State Park.
4. Sioux Falls Greenway extension, Lien Park
Sioux Falls Live reported that donors funded a one-mile extension of the recreation trail from Lien Park to Bahnson Avenue. That project lies in Minnehaha County, not Lincoln.
Distance: About 1 mile; start: Lien Park, east of North Cliff Avenue; surface: Paved trail with an elevated boardwalk in places.
eBike access: Sioux Falls allows Class I and II eBikes on its trail and not Class III. Etiquette and planning: Check the city page for current trail status before you ride. Managing source: Sioux Falls Live, trail extension report.
Planning a Lincoln County ride
Start at Lake Ole for an easy paved loop, then follow the arterial trails toward the schools and parks you want to see.
Half-day and full-day eBike plans
Half day: Ride the Lake Ole trail and add the Minnesota Avenue path.
Full day: Ride Harrisburg's trails in the morning, then drive to the Sioux Falls Greenway for the long loop.
What not to ride
Class III on Sioux Falls trails: Sioux Falls does not allow Class III eBikes on its recreation trail, so check your class before crossing the county line.
When to ride Lincoln County
Fall is a good window around Lincoln, with cooler air than midsummer, but check land-manager closures first.
Shop hubs
Listings in Lincoln County come from 2 towns. A town page gives the address and phone for every shop in that town.
Rental and tour operators
We found no rental listing for this county. No rental card exists, but the shops via the Lincoln County eBike shops page may know of one.
South Dakota eBike rules snapshot
South Dakota sorts eBikes into three classes in SDCL § 32-20B-9. An electric bicycle is a bicycle or tricycle with a seat or saddle, operable pedals for propulsion, and an electric motor of 750 watts or less. A Class I motor assists only while you pedal and stops assisting at 20 miles an hour. A Class II motor can propel the bike without pedaling and also stops at 20. A Class III motor assists only while you pedal and stops at 28. Since 2020, § 32-20B-10 has required a permanent label showing class, top assisted speed, and motor wattage. Section 32-20B-11 says the motor must disengage when you stop pedaling or apply the brakes, wording that sits awkwardly beside the Class II definition. An electric bicycle is left out of the moped, motorcycle, and off-road vehicle definitions in § 32-20-1.
The path rule is § 32-20B-12. Unless the governmental entity in charge says otherwise, you may ride a Class I or Class II on any bicycle path or multi-use path. A Class III is barred from those paths unless the path is within or next to a roadway or the entity expressly permits it, though a Class III may use a natural-surface trail designated non-motorized if the entity has not restricted it. The George S. Mickelson Trail is stricter. A 2025 law, Chapter 178, amended § 41-17-27 so that only a Class I eBike may use the trail; Class II and Class III are not exempted, and a violation is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Under § 32-20B-13, a Class III operator must be at least 16, though a younger child may ride as a passenger on a Class III built for one. A Class III also needs a working speedometer.
A helmet is required only on a Class III, for operators under 18 and for every passenger of any age (§ 32-20B-14). We found no statewide helmet rule for Class I or II, no eBike driver license, no registration, and no insurance requirement. On the road, a rider going slower than traffic keeps as close as practicable to the right edge (§ 32-20B-5), and a rider on a sidewalk has a pedestrian's duties and must yield and signal before passing. Cities, state parks, and federal land add their own rules. Read our South Dakota eBike laws guide, then check the sign at the trailhead.
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks manages the Mickelson Trail and Custer State Park trails, and its Mickelson Trail policy page lists electric wheelchairs and Class 1 eBikes as the motorized exceptions. State park pages we read for other areas do not mention eBikes, so ask the park before riding a state park trail.
Federal land follows different rules. The Forest Service manages eBikes as motor vehicles under its travel rules: all three classes are allowed on motorized trails and roads, and a non-motorized trail opens to eBikes only if the local forest designates it. National parks decide for themselves. Look up the specific unit before you load the bike.
The Harrisburg plan notes that its existing conditions were not field-verified, so treat trail details as a guide. State law, SDCL 32-20B-12, governs eBikes on paths unless the city says otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Lincoln County riders connect to the Sioux Falls trail?
The Harrisburg plan sets a goal of coordinating with neighboring areas on a regional trail system, and we found no finished link to the Sioux Falls trail.
What surface are Harrisburg trails?
The trails plan says they are built of asphalt or concrete, 8 or 10 feet wide.
Can I ride in Good Earth State Park?
The state's activity list names hiking, not biking. Call the park before you bring a bike.
Is there a Lake Ole loop?
Yes, the trails plan lists a Lake Ole trail as an existing 10-foot asphalt facility.
Which shops are in Lincoln County?
Pedal Power Ebikes and Z's e-Bikes in Harrisburg, and Rise Suspension in Tea.
Does South Dakota have an eBike helmet law?
For a Class I or Class II, we found no state helmet law. A Class III is different, because § 32-20B-14 requires a helmet for an operator under 18 and for any passenger regardless of age. See the South Dakota eBike laws guide.
Does a South Dakota eBike have to carry a label?
Yes, a new bike must. Since 2020, § 32-20B-10 has required the maker or distributor to permanently label each electric bicycle with its class, top assisted speed, and motor wattage, and a modification that changes speed or propulsion requires an amended label.
All shops in Lincoln County
For the whole set of 3 listings in 2 cities, go to the Lincoln County eBike shops page.