USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Hiawatha National Forest Trails
In Hiawatha National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 6 trail segments (127 mi), Class 2 on 6, and Class 3 on 6. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 15 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
E-bike access by class
Where a trail is open to conventional bikes, check the e-bike columns separately — a non-motorized mountain bike being allowed does not by itself mean an e-bike is.
| E-bike class | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 6 | 127 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 6 | 127 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 6 | 127 mi |
Trail-by-trail (largest bike trails)
Conventional-bike and Class 1 e-bike status with season windows, per USFS designation.
| Trail | Miles | Bike | Class 1 e-bike | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevoort-Cedarville Ohv | 35.64 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Moss Lake Motorcycle Trail | 26.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Grand Island Bike | 21.01 | Allowed | May–Oct | |
| Haywire Grade Atv | 20.32 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Strongs - Soo Orv Route | 20.23 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Coalwood Grade Atv | 16.83 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Brunos Run | 12.9 | Allowed | May–Dec | |
| Valley Spur Bike - Just Beechy | 11.53 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Valley Spur-Hemlock Valley | 10.45 | Allowed | Restricted | May–Nov |
| Moran Ohv | 7.74 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Vs To Wetmore, Pine Line | 5.69 | Allowed | Year-round | |
| Colwell Lake Trail | 1.95 | Allowed | May–Dec | |
| Trout Bay Road Hike/Bike | 1.3 | Allowed | Jun–Oct | |
| Valley Spur-Cedar Streak | 0.96 | Allowed | Restricted | Apr–Dec |
| Valley Spur-Kids Loop | 0.79 | Allowed | May–Nov | |
| Gros Cap - Waabooz (Rabbit) | 0.77 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Gros Cap Bine (Grouse) Loop | 0.67 | Allowed | Jun–Nov | |
| Bayshore Trail | 0.57 | Allowed | May–Dec |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Hiawatha National Forest?
- On National Forest System land, e-bikes are legally motor vehicles. Under U.S. Forest Service policy (36 CFR 212; FSM 7700), an e-bike of any class may be ridden only on routes that are designated for motor-vehicle use or specifically designated for e-bike use — not on every trail where a conventional (non-motorized) mountain bike is allowed. In Hiawatha National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 6 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 6 and 6 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Hiawatha National Forest trails?
- No. Under USFS policy an e-bike of any class is a motor vehicle, even Class 1 pedal-assist. A trail being open to conventional bikes does not by itself permit e-bikes — the trail must carry an e-bike or motorized designation.
- When are bikes open in Hiawatha National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Hiawatha National Forest carry a May–Dec season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Hiawatha National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Michigan
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