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

E-bikes on Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

Northern Michigan (Northern Lower Peninsula & Mackinac), Michigan · Leelanau · Managed by National Park Service – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

🟠 Pedal-assist only — no throttle e-bikes

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Which classes: Class 1, 2 and 3 allowed where bikes are, but the motor may not move the bike without pedaling (no throttle-only riding).

The rules

E-bikes can go wherever regular bikes are allowed in the lakeshore, including this trail. Using the motor without pedaling is banned except where public motor vehicles are allowed. Ride at a safe speed; the trail is mostly paved with a gravel stretch at Port Oneida.

What the official source says:

E-bikes are allowed in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore where traditional bicycles are allowed.

Source: National Park Service – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

📞 Call ahead: 231-326-4700 (rules and closures change)

20 miles · Mostly paved, short packed-gravel section

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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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