USFS National Forest System Trails · Michigan · Updated June 2026
Class 1 E-Bike Trails in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan
Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan has 6 trail segments designated for Class 1 e-bikes, totaling 127 mi. Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph, with no throttle.
6
Class 1 segments
designated for Class 1
127 mi
Class 1 miles
pedal-assist only
69.1 mi
Bike-designated
15 segments
1,034 mi
Total NFS trail
Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist only (motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle). On Forest Service land they are still motor vehicles, so they are legal only on the segments USFS travel-management data designates for them.
Class 1 e-bike trails in Hiawatha National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Class 1 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevoort-Cedarville Ohv | 35.64 | Imported Compacted Material | Apr–Nov |
| Moss Lake Motorcycle Trail | 26.57 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Haywire Grade Atv | 20.32 | Imported Compacted Material | Apr–Nov |
| Strongs - Soo Orv Route | 20.23 | Imported Compacted Material | Apr–Nov |
| Coalwood Grade Atv | 16.83 | Native Material | Apr–Nov |
| Moran Ohv | 7.74 | Imported Compacted Material | Apr–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 a Class 1 e-bike?
- A Class 1 e-bike is pedal-assist only, with the motor cutting out at 20 mph and no throttle. Hiawatha National Forest designates 6 segments (127 mi) for Class 1.