Where you can ride, by class — checked against the official source

E-bikes on Mackinac Island

Northern Michigan (Northern Lower Peninsula & Mackinac), Michigan · Mackinac · Managed by Mackinac Island State Park Commission and City of Mackinac Island

🔴 No e-bikes

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Which classes: None for general riders. Class 1 e-bikes (and Class 2 e-trikes) only with a mobility-disability permit.

The rules

E-bikes are banned on Mackinac Island, both in the state park and the city. People with mobility disabilities can get a permit for a Class 1 e-bike or a Class 2 e-trike; a city permit is honored in the state park.

What the official source says:

State law currently forbids the use of e-bikes within Mackinac Island State Park and the City of Mackinac Island without authorization from those respective entities.

Source: Mackinac Island State Park Commission and City of Mackinac Island

📞 Call ahead: 906-847-3328 (rules and closures change)

Paved road (M-185) and park trails

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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