USFS National Forest System Trails · Updated October 2026
Where Can You Mountain Bike in Michigan?
Across 3 national forests in Michigan, USFS data maps 241 mi of bike-designated trail on 175 segments, led by Ottawa National Forest with 115 mi. These are the National Forest System trails where mountain bikes are officially designated.
- Bike-designated
- 241 mi175 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 5,137 mi
- National forests
- 3
- Class 1 e-bike
- 2,332 mi3,221 segments
Michigan national forests by bike-designated trail
| National forest | Bike miles | Class 1 e-bike segments |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa National Forest | 115 mi | 3,152 |
| Hiawatha National Forest | 69.1 mi | 6 |
| Huron-Manistee National Forest | 56.9 mi | 63 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in Michigan?
- About 241 mi of bike-designated trail across 3 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.
- Which national forest has the most mountain biking in Michigan?
- Ottawa National Forest, with about 115 mi of bike-designated trail.