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E-bike rules: Michigan DNR Trails (state-wide)
State DNR · MI
Michigan's default is friendly on improved surfaces: Class 1 e-bikes are allowed on improved (paved/gravel) state trails by default, while natural-surface trails require a DNR order to open.
Class 1 ✅ Allowed on designated trailsClass 2 ● Varies by unitClass 3 ⚠️ Restricted
Source: www.michigan.gov
Last reviewed 2026-07-07
Access by class
| Class | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | ✅ Allowed on designated trails | Improved-surface state trails by default; natural-surface needs specific authorization. |
| Class 2 | ● Varies by unit | Requires authorization on most DNR trails. |
| Class 3 | ⚠️ Restricted | Generally roads; excluded from most DNR trails. |
Common questions
Are Class 1 e-bikes allowed in Michigan DNR Trails (state-wide)?
Allowed on designated trails. Improved-surface state trails by default; natural-surface needs specific authorization. Rules are set by State DNR; confirm before riding.
Are Class 2 e-bikes allowed in Michigan DNR Trails (state-wide)?
Varies by unit. Requires authorization on most DNR trails. Rules are set by State DNR; confirm before riding.
Are Class 3 e-bikes allowed in Michigan DNR Trails (state-wide)?
Restricted. Generally roads; excluded from most DNR trails. 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.