E-bikes on Copper Harbor Trails
Upper Peninsula, Michigan · Keweenaw · Managed by Copper Harbor Trails Club (on DNR and partner lands)
🟠 Class 1 only
Last checked:
Which classes: Class 1 yes. Class 2 and 3 no.
The rules
Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes are allowed, and they may ride everywhere on the Copper Harbor network. Class 2 and 3 are banned on every trail the club manages.
What the official source says:
Class 2 and Class 3 E-bikes are not permitted on any trail within the Copper Harbor Trails Club’s network.
Source: Copper Harbor Trails Club (on DNR and partner lands)
Natural surface singletrack
Gear for this ride
- Thule EasyFold XT 2 hitch rackFolding 2-bike hitch rack rated for 65 lb per bike — enough for most e-bikes. Check your bike's weight first.
- Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-lockKryptonite's top-rated U-lock, Sold Secure Gold, for trailheads and town stops.
- Dynaplug Racer Pro tire plug kitFixes tubeless punctures on the trail with preloaded plugs.
- Topeak Mini Morph pumpFrame-mounted mini pump that fits both Presta and Schrader valves.
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Michigan's e-bike classes
Michigan has three e-bike classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle, up to 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal-assist to 28 mph). All three need working pedals, a seat and a motor of no more than 750 watts. Michigan e-bike laws →
Not sure which class you have? E-bike classes explained →
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Nearby trails
- Hiawatha National Forest 🟡 Motorized routes onlyUSDA Forest Service – Hiawatha NF
- Ottawa National Forest 🟡 Motorized routes onlyUSDA Forest Service – Ottawa NF