USFS National Forest System Trails · Michigan · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan?
Yes — Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan has 69.1 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 15 segments, typically open May–Dec, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 69.1 mi15 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 1,034 mi300 segments
- Bike season
- May–DecUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 8trail segments
7% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Hiawatha National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevoort-Cedarville Ohv | 35.64 | Imported Compacted Material | — |
| Moss Lake Motorcycle Trail | 26.57 | Native Material | — |
| Grand Island Bike | 21.01 | Imported Compacted Material | May–Oct |
| Haywire Grade Atv | 20.32 | Imported Compacted Material | — |
| Strongs - Soo Orv Route | 20.23 | Imported Compacted Material | — |
| Coalwood Grade Atv | 16.83 | Native Material | — |
| Brunos Run | 12.9 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Valley Spur Bike - Just Beechy | 11.53 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Valley Spur-Hemlock Valley | 10.45 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Moran Ohv | 7.74 | Imported Compacted Material | — |
| Vs To Wetmore, Pine Line | 5.69 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Colwell Lake Trail | 1.95 | Imported Compacted Material | May–Dec |
| Trout Bay Road Hike/Bike | 1.3 | Imported Compacted Material | Jun–Oct |
| Valley Spur-Cedar Streak | 0.96 | Native Material | Apr–Dec |
| Valley Spur-Kids Loop | 0.79 | Unknown | May–Nov |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Hiawatha National Forest?
- Hiawatha National Forest has about 69.1 mi of bike-designated trail across 15 segments, out of 1,034 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Hiawatha National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 6 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Hiawatha National Forest (Michigan)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a May–Dec season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.