Mackinac Island: A Bicyclist’s Dream
Biking Experiences You Will Love
Rent a Bike or Bring Your Own
It’s easy to bring your own bicycle to Mackinac Island. Just take it on board the ferry for a small fee. You can also rent a bike once you arrive from one of many island vendors offering everything from single-speed cruisers and multi-speed comfort bikes to mountain bikes, fat bikes and tagalongs, too.
Ride All the Way Around
The iconic Mackinac Island bicycling experience takes you all the way around the 8.2-mile perimeter on M-185, the only state highway in the country without cars. Whether you ride clockwise or counterclockwise, there’s breathtaking sights to see the whole way.
Pedal the Trails
For a more challenging trek, bike up into the interior of Mackinac Island where the state park offers more than 70 miles of trails. These are the routes that take you to many of Mackinac’s most legendary landmarks including the Crack in the Island and Sugar Loaf.
Try a Tandem Bike
There’s nothing cuter than pedaling side by side and holding hands with that special someone. But the real test of a relationship is trying to power a tandem bicycle together. Riding a bicycle built for two makes for a great date night or family activity out in the gorgeous environs of Mackinac Island.
Go Mountain Biking
Go offroad on the dirt paths through Mackinac Island State Park for the ultimate mountain biking adventure. Tackling the trails on a fat bike makes for an even more exhilarating experience, as you huff and puff your way up and down hills and along the cliff’s edge on the bluff.
License Your E-Bike
With a ban on vehicles, there are specific rules and laws regarding E-bikes on Mackinac Island. Class I E-bikes with pedal assist only (no throttle) are allowed for persons with a mobility disability.
Nothing says leisure quite like a relaxing bike ride through town or peaceful pedal around Mackinac Island’s outer rim. Of course, you can ramp up the exertion by powering your way up the hills into the middle of the island and crisscrossing the miles of trails through the state park forest. Whichever kind of biking suits your style, Mackinac Island is the perfect place for it. There’s beautiful scenery, fascinating landmarks and, of course, no cars. Come get on a bike and have your run of America’s No. 1 Best Island!
Start Planning
Once you decide whether to bring your own bike or rent one on Mackinac Island, it’s time to plan the rest of your vacation. Check out the Visitor Guide below and sign up to receive updates in advance of your trip, then reserve your room at one of the island’s many incredible places to stay.
