March 08, 2023
If you’re an e-bike rider in Texas looking for a new adventure, then Austin is the place to be. You can’t beat the weather or the scenery! Here are some of the best (and allowed) places and trails you can ride an e-bike in Austin, Texas!
Distance: 7.9 miles
Difficulty: Intermediate
Terrain: Rocky & Lush
Address: 200 S Lamar Blvd. Austin, 78704
Website: Barton Creek Greenbelt - Austin Parks Foundation
This scenic trail is a a nature-escape, located right in the middle of Austin. The trail offers miles of natural landscapes, perfect for e-bike riders looking for a challenging ride.
It’s a bit off-road, and with the rocky terrain, we recommend the ZIP e-bike for the more rugged terrain. It has a few steep inclines where your throttle might come in handy, but there are sections of flat rocky greenery that allow you a more casual ride.
“ONLY THOSE WHO RISK GOING TOO FAR CAN POSSIBLY FIND OUT HOW FAR ONE CAN GO.”
Distance: 10 miles
Difficulty: Beginner
Terrain: Flat, Paved
Website: Lady Bird Lake Trail | Hike & Bike Trail in Austin, TX (austintexas.org)
This trail runs along the shores of Lady Bird Lake and offers beautiful views of the Austin skyline. It’s a popular destination among e-bike enthusiasts who love a scenic ride. With its flat terrain, it’s perfect for a leisurely ride and is great for families with children.
The FLEET e-bike would be great for a casual upright ride!
We want to remind potential riders that this trail is also a hiking trail. You’ll be sharing the trail with pedestrians. At SWFT, safety is important to us, so be mindful of those around you and pedestrians and other bikers while you’re out and about or using your electric motor!
Distance: 7.3 miles
Difficulty: Beginner
Terrain: Paved Concrete
Website: Southern Walnut Creek Trail | AustinTexas.gov
The Walnut Creek Trail runs through the Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. It’s great for beginners because it’s a paved, low-grade ride and makes for a lovely afternoon of exploring. Its flat, smooth and easy to navigate, making it perfect for beginners.
Any of our e-bikes would be great on this ride! We recommend the FLEET or the BMX if you’re a shorter rider!
Austin, Texas is made for e-bike adventurers. It’s packed with an extensive network of trails, has amazing weather, and scenic rides. There’s a trail for everyone, for beginners to experts, with a variety of terrains and lengths. Find your ride and share where you ride SWFT on our reviews! We’d love to see your photos and hear from you.