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E-bike rules: Michigan DNR Trails (state-wide)

State DNR · MI

Michigan DNR allows Class 1 e-bikes on state park, recreation area, and state forest trails open to bikes, with named exceptions. Class 2 rides the same trails with a free DNR permit; Class 3 is prohibited on DNR trails.

Class 1 ✅ AllowedClass 2 ✅ Allowed on designated trailsClass 3 ⚠️ Restricted

Source: www.michigan.govLast reviewed 2026-07-19

Accuracy note: compiled from official and published sources, not yet re-verified against the primary source linked below. Confirm details there before relying on them.

Access by class

Class	Status	Details
Class 1	✅ Allowed	All DNR trails open to bikes, with exceptions (game areas, North Country Trail, several named pathways).
Class 2	✅ Allowed on designated trails	Anywhere Class 1 goes, with a free DNR permit.
Class 3	⚠️ Restricted	Prohibited on DNR trails; roads only.

Change history

2026-07-19 · Cross-checked with the DNR e-bikes page: Class 1 now allowed on all DNR trails open to bikes (with named exceptions); Class 2 with a free permit; Class 3 prohibited. The effective date of the expansion is not shown on the page.

Common questions

Are Class 1 e-bikes allowed in Michigan DNR Trails (state-wide)?

Allowed. All DNR trails open to bikes, with exceptions (game areas, North Country Trail, several named pathways). Rules are set by State DNR; confirm before riding.

Are Class 2 e-bikes allowed in Michigan DNR Trails (state-wide)?

Allowed on designated trails. Anywhere Class 1 goes, with a free DNR permit. Rules are set by State DNR; confirm before riding.

Are Class 3 e-bikes allowed in Michigan DNR Trails (state-wide)?

Restricted. Prohibited on DNR trails; roads only. Rules are set by State DNR; confirm before riding.

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Trail and land-access rules are set by individual land managers and change without notice. This page summarizes published policy as of the last-verified date above. It is general information, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before riding. You alone are responsible for where you ride; riding out of class or in closed areas can mean fines, citations, and trail closures for everyone. See our Terms of Use. Figures are compiled from official and published sources and can change without notice; the linked official page is always authoritative.