North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 07 - Natural and Cultural Resources
Chapter 13 - PARKS AND RECREATION AREA RULES
Subchapter B - PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
Section .0500 - TRAFFIC AND PARKING
Section 13B .0507 - BICYCLES

(a) Bicycles, including Class 1 and 2 e-bikes as defined in Rule .0101 of this Subchapter, may be used on park roads, paved or hardened trails, Multi-Use Trails, and Mountain Bike Trail or Single-Track Trails, if designated through posted signage for bicycle use. Class 3 e-bikes shall not be considered bicycles and shall be governed by Rule .0501 of this Subchapter.

(b) Park Superintendents or their designees may limit, restrict, or impose conditions on bicycle use or close any park road, trail, or portion thereof to bicycle use based on considerations for public health and safety, natural and cultural resource protection, and event and program management.

(c) E-bike motorized pedal assistance must be accompanied by manual pedaling from the operator when using any trails designated for bicycle use. Complete motorized propulsion of the E-bike without manual pedaling may only be used on park roads and other locations where use of motor vehicles by the public is allowed.