Best E-Bike Trails in Aurora: Ride the Gateway to the Rockies

Written by: Kazim Ladimeji | April 8, 2026 | Time to read 6 min

If you are looking for an all-day adventure, then the Cherry Creek Trail is ideal. It’s a picturesque, meandering trail that goes around the scenic Cherry Creek State Park, and passes through many parks, including the iconic Confluence Park, and so has plenty of amenities on route. It has a mix of paved and natural surfaces for variety. At 47 miles, however, the Cherry Creek Trail is on the limit of many e-Bike batteries, so you’ll need to be conscious of energy usage, and this may suit more battery-savvy e-Bike riders.

Situated in Chatfield State Park, the 45-mile South Platte River trail is right at the limit of e-Bike battery range, so this may suit more experienced riders who can carry a spare or plan out charging points. The South Platte River Trail is a very scenic route, which is considered to be rich in biodiversity, so it represents a prime opportunity for wildlife watchers to see the local Great Horned Owls or even Red-Tailed Hawks along the riparian corridors, especially. The South Platte River Trail connects with the Cherry Creek Trail, so it can be extended.

Again, with shallow gradients up to 3%, this 42-mile e-Bike trail is both iconic and scenic. It has the added benefit of being pretty much traffic-free apart from at intersections. There are some restrictions around the use of Class 2 e-Bikes (those that propel without pedaling), but Class 1 e-Bikes are permitted throughout, underlining that this is a relaxed riding trail. This is a more remote trail, suiting those who want a greater sense of adventure, but the surface is sound being a mixture of concrete and light gravel. Also, there are picnic stations on route, along with one drinking water stop.

This 35-mile route is a real treat for e-Bike riders, being a scenic trail with a wide path with gentle gradients that charts a course alongside the Cache la Poudre River, passing by wildflower meadows. If you like outdoor exploration and wildlife watching then this is for you as it runs through Arapahoe Bend Natural Area (containing 80 species of birds) and Springer Natural Area. It also runs through Lions Open Space (taking you near the breathtaking viewpoint Bingham Hill) with amenities such as picnic spaces, restrooms, and drinking water.

This is the first of the family-friendly cycling routes in Aurora. It's a comfortable 13-mile paved/light gravel route well within range of the typical e-Bike battery, and is suitable for a family day out. It is a very well-maintained trail which offers scenic views of woodlands and follows the creek from Turtle Pond (Bear Creek Lake Park) to South Platte River Drive in Sheridan at the foot of the Rockies. There are picnic stations on route and is considered to be a gentle grade journey with 5% or less inclines.

At around 12 miles, the Big Dry Creek Trail is another great option for a day out for e-Bike riding families. Running from Standley Lake in the west to I-25 in the east, the route is mostly concrete with a little gravel. The entire trail is very level, making it great for cargo e-Bikes or tagalong. Wildlife lovers will appreciate this route as gophers, coyotes, and many bird species (including a hawk population) are visible from this route. There are picnic tables, benches, and restrooms along the route. 

Another young family-friendly e-Bike route in Aurora is the circular Quincy Reservoir trail. It's 3.5 miles long and is very well maintained. It has a dirt surface and is suitable for cargo bikes and Class 1 e-Bikes, although there are no formal restrictions against Class 2 and Class 3 electric bikes.