With more than 60 miles of paved and gravel bike paths, Marquette County offers endless opportunities to explore on two wheels. Whether you're cruising the Iron Ore Heritage Trail or navigating city streets, help keep yourself and others safe by following local bike guidelines and e-bike etiquette.
Know Where To Ride
Not all e-bikes are created equal, and not all trails allow every kind.
Marquette City Multi-Use Path - Class 1 e-bikes only. As of June 2025, class 2 and 3 E bikes are NOT allowed on the multi use path in the City of Marquette.
Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Follows Michigan state e-bike rules, which allow Class 1 and 2 e-bikes unless otherwise restricted. However, local city rules take precedence in Marquette where the trail passes through city property, so only Class 1 e-bikes are allowed on those segments.
Noquemanon Trail Network - Only class 1 e-bikes are allowed on NTN Trails.
For a full breakdown of e-bike classes and state laws, visit: ebikes.org/ebike-classes-state-laws
City Bike Lanes
Third Street: Between Fair Avenue and Baraga Avenue (southbound traffic)
Wright Street: From Presque Isle Ave to Ontario St
Ordinances
Riding bikes on City of Marquette sidewalks in the business district area (Washington Street between Lakeshore Boulevard and Seventh Street; Third Street between Fair Avenue and Baraga Avenue; Front Street from West Ridge Street to West Baraga Avenue) is not allowed except between the hours of 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on Sundays.
For more info on city bicycle safety visit: marquettemi.gov/departments/police/bicycle-safety 
Be respectful of other users
Slow down and verbally announce when passing other cyclists or pedestrians.
Follow traffic laws
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Cyclists must obey all vehicle traffic laws when riding on the road
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Use hand signals when turning
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Use bicycle lanes (located on downtown Third Street for southbound traffic, and Wright Street) when available
For more e-bike guidelines check out these resources:
