E-Bikes on Michigan Rail Trails

93 trails on file · 9 checked for e-bike rules

Each trail manager sets its own e-bike rule, inside the limits of Michigan law. The Michigan law page covers the state rule for trails and paths.

Trails checked
9
Miles checked
351
All bike routes
6
Some sections
0
Not allowed
0
Not confirmed
3

Trails

Rail Trails and Greenways in Michigan

Classes are the US e-bike classes the trail manager allows. Each name links to the trail's own page.

Michigan trails checked for e-bike rules
TrailLength (mi)SurfaceE-bike accessClassesEndpointsNotes
White Pine Trail State Park92MixedAll bike routesClass 1-2Comstock Park to CadillacClass 2 needs a free DNR mobility permit; Class 3 not allowed.
North Central State Trail62GravelAll bike routesClass 1-2Gaylord to Mackinaw CityClass 2 needs a free DNR mobility permit; Class 3 not allowed.
Iron Ore Heritage Trail47MixedNot confirmed-Republic to Chocolay TownshipManaged by a local trail authority; no official e-bike rule page found.
Kal-Haven Trail34GravelAll bike routesClass 1-2South Haven to KalamazooClass 2 needs a free DNR mobility permit; Class 3 not allowed.
North Western State Trail32GravelAll bike routesClass 1-2Petoskey to Mackinaw CityClass 2 needs a free DNR mobility permit; Class 3 not allowed.
Pere Marquette Rail Trail30PavedNot confirmed-Midland to ClareManaged by Midland County; no official e-bike rule page found.
Hart-Montague Trail State Park22PavedAll bike routesClass 1-2Hart to MontagueClass 2 needs a free DNR mobility permit; Class 3 not allowed.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Paved path
22MixedAll bike routesClass 1-3Empire to Good Harbor BayMostly paved with crushed-stone sections.
TART Trail
Paved path
10PavedNot confirmed-Acme to Traverse CityManaged locally; no official e-bike rule page found.

Not yet checked

Trails Without a Confirmed E-Bike Rule

These trails are on file from the earlier trail list. Their e-bike rules have not been checked; the state rule on the Michigan law page applies unless the trail manager posts its own.

  • Alpena to Hillman Trail
  • Apple Blossom Trail
  • Baw Beese Trail
  • Bay County Riverwalk/Railtrail System
  • Beaver Pete's Trail
  • Beechwood to Gibbs City Trail
  • Bergland to Sidnaw Rail Trail
  • Betsie Valley Trail
  • Bill Nicholls Trail
  • Boardman Lake Trail
  • Bridge to Bay Trail
  • Cass City Walking Trail
  • Clinton River Trail
  • Coalwood Trail
  • Crystal Falls to Stager Trail
  • Dequindre Cut
  • Escanaba to Hermansville Rail-Trail
  • Felch Grade Trail
  • Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
  • Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail
  • Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
  • Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail
  • Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
  • Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
  • Fred Thwaites Grand River Trail
  • Freda Grade Trail
  • Gay-Mohawk Trail
  • George Aitkin Jr. Recreational Trail
  • Grand Marais Trail
  • Grand River Edges Trail
  • Grass River Natural Area Rail-Trail
  • Hancock-Calumet Rail Trail
  • Harbor Beach Bike-Pedestrian Path
  • Harger Line Rail-Trail
  • Haywire Grade Trail
  • Houghton-to-Chassell Rail-Trail
  • Huron Sunrise Trail
  • Huron Valley Trail
  • Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail
  • Interurban Trail
  • Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
  • Kent Trails
  • Keweenaw Trails
  • Kiwanis Trail
  • Lakelands Trail State Park
  • Laketon Trail
  • Leelanau Trail
  • Linear Park Pathway
  • Litchfield Nature Trail
  • Little Falls Trail
  • Little Traverse Wheelway
  • Macomb Orchard Trail
  • Main Trail
  • Martin Luther King Equality Trail
  • Medbery Bike Trail
  • Michigan Air Line Trail
  • Muskegon Lakeshore Trail
  • Musketawa Trail
  • North Bank Trail
  • North Eastern State Trail
  • Ontonagon-Rockland Trail
  • Paint Creek Trail
  • Paul Henry Thornapple Trail
  • Peshekee to Clowry Rail-Trail
  • Polly Ann Trail
  • Portland Riverwalk
  • Republic/Champion Grade Trail
  • Riverbend Preserve Rail-Trail
  • Saginaw County to Bay County Connector
  • Saginaw Valley Rail Trail
  • Shaver Road Bikeway
  • Soo Strong Trail
  • Southern Links Trailway
  • St. Ignace-Trout Lake Trail
  • State Line Trail
  • Trolley Line Trail
  • Van Buren Trail State Park
  • Vassar Rail Trail
  • Vicksburg Trailway
  • Wadhams to Avoca Trail
  • Watersmeet-Land O'Lakes Trail
  • West Bloomfield Trail
  • Western Gateway Trail
  • White Lake Pathway

Record

Sources

Trails
Trail manager pages, linked from each name
E-bike rules
Trail manager and state agency e-bike policies and regulations
Last verified
Q4 2026