Things To Do on an eBike in Ozaukee County, WI
Ozaukee County's main ride is the Ozaukee Interurban Trail, a free paved path of about 30 miles through Mequon, Thiensville, Cedarburg, Grafton, Port Washington and Belgium. The trail site prohibits motorized vehicles, and county officials have debated how that rule applies to eBikes, so confirm before you ride under power.
This guide covers only routes in Ozaukee County. The Beerline Trail, Brown Deer Recreational Trail, City of Franklin Hike and Bike Trail and Hank Aaron State Trail listed on older versions of this page are in Milwaukee County, so they are not included here.
Where to ride in Ozaukee County
The Interurban Trail is the county spine. It meets Milwaukee County's Brown Deer Recreational Trail at County Line Road in Mequon and continues north into Sheboygan County.
Named routes and access checks
1. Ozaukee Interurban Trail
Route: The Ozaukee Interurban Trail site describes a 30-mile paved trail spanning Ozaukee County through Mequon, Thiensville, Cedarburg, Grafton, Port Washington and Belgium. Trail FAQs say it extends roughly seven miles into Sheboygan County before merging toward Oostburg. Most of the Ozaukee segment is off-road. Use is free.
Access: Year-round for biking, walking, running, in-line skating and cross-country skiing. The trail is a Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail. County-managed re-paving of about 13 miles from Grafton toward Belgium is funded; a closure is expected in 2027 on that work.
eBike access: The trail site says motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles, are prohibited. Local reporting has said county ordinances ban motorized vehicles on the trail and that officials are reviewing eBike rules. Wisconsin Act 34 / s. 340.01(15ph) defines Class 1, 2 and 3 electric bicycles and generally treats compliant eBikes like bicycles on the road, but a trail manager can still restrict them. Check posted signs and call Ozaukee County Planning and Parks before you ride an eBike under power.
Wisconsin eBike rules
- Wisconsin defines three eBike classes in s. 340.01(15ph).
- Under s. 346.806, no one under 16 may operate a Class 3 eBike.
- On many Wisconsin DNR state bicycle trails, Class 1 and Class 3 may ride under power at up to 15 mph. The Ozaukee Interurban is a county trail, not a DNR state trail, so follow county postings.
Half-day and full-day plans
Half day: Ride a paved Interurban segment between Cedarburg and Grafton and back if your eBike is allowed under current posted rules.
Full day: Cover a longer north-south Interurban section through Port Washington, watching for re-paving notices as the 2027 work approaches.
What not to ride
An eBike under power on the Interurban without checking current county postings. The trail site bans motorized vehicles, and the county has been reviewing eBike rules.
Milwaukee County trails as local Ozaukee rides. Beerline, Brown Deer, Franklin and Hank Aaron trails sit outside the county.
When to ride Ozaukee County
The trail is intended for year-round use. Watch for re-paving closures planned around 2027 on county-managed segments from Grafton north.
eBike shops and service
Directory shops include Extreme Ski & Bike in Thiensville, Trailside Recreation and Hayes Bicycle in Mequon, and ERIK'S - Bike Board Ski in Grafton. Call to confirm eBike sales and service.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Ozaukee Interurban Trail?
About 30 paved miles through Ozaukee County, plus roughly seven miles into Sheboygan County.
Are eBikes allowed on the Ozaukee Interurban Trail?
The trail site prohibits motorized vehicles. County officials have been reviewing eBike rules. Check posted signs and call Planning and Parks before riding an eBike under power.
Is there a fee for the Interurban Trail?
No. Use of the trail is free.
Does the trail connect to Milwaukee County?
Yes. It meets the Brown Deer Recreational Trail at County Line Road in Mequon.
Where can I buy or service an eBike in Ozaukee County?
Call Extreme Ski & Bike in Thiensville, Trailside Recreation or Hayes Bicycle in Mequon, or ERIK'S in Grafton to confirm eBike inventory and service.
What Wisconsin law defines eBike classes?
Section 340.01(15ph) defines Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 electric bicycles.
All eBike shops in Ozaukee County
See the Ozaukee County eBike shops page for the full directory, and our Wisconsin eBike laws guide for state rules.