Biking
Ride Boyne Mountain downhill trails, explore cross-country riding, and head into the surrounding beauty of northern Michigan on two-wheeled adventures.
Biking at Boyne Mountain
Boyne Mountain's trail network covers all types of riding, and the Mountain Express chairlift has bike racks, so getting to the top is the easy part. Rent from the Adventure Center, get a free bike inspection, and drop in. Or, if you'd rather let someone else lead the way, guided 1-hour e-bike tours depart from the Adventure Center.
- Adventure Center
- Network of Biking Trails
- On-Site RentalsLearn More
- E-Bike Tours AvailableDetails
- Lift ServiceLift Hours
All Types of Riding
Downhill Biking
Mountain Express chairlift runs bike racks all summer, so you can load up and ride down as many times as you want. The lift-served downhill network ranges from beginner-friendly to technical, with switchbacks, berms, and summit views.
Disc brakes and front suspension are required for lift access. Stop by the Adventure Center for a complimentary inspection before you go.
Helmets are required. Full-face recommended.
Cross Country
Boyne Mountain's cross-country trails wind through northern Michigan forest and connect to the broader trail network. Suited for all skill levels. If you want to ride on your own schedule, grab a trail map at the Adventure Center and go.
Guided E-Bike Tours
Guided e-bike tours depart from the Adventure Center and cover wooded resort trails over the course of one hour. Led by Boyne Mountain guides, these tours are a great option if you're new to the area, new to e-bikes, or just not looking to think too hard about where you're going.
Rentals
Rental Hours | Daily: 9am-8pm (Last bike rented at 7pm)
Bike Lift Service
Skip the climb and maximize your ride time as Mountain Express whisks you and your bike to the summit, where gravity-fed adventures await.
Note: Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are not permitted on the lift.
Bike Lift Service FAQ
Yes, helmets are required for all lift-served riding. Full-face helmets are recommended for maximum protection.
- Brakes: Disc brakes required on both front and rear wheels. All brakes must be fully functional.
- Suspension: Minimum front suspension required; full suspension recommended. Bikes without suspension will not be permitted on lifts.
- Tires: Must be 20-inch minimum diameter and 2-4.5 inches wide. Tires must have knobby treads for traction.
Adventure Center and Patrol staff provide complimentary bike inspections before lift access.
- Tandem bikes
- Electric bikes (Class 2 or Class 3)
- Bikes with child seats or shotgun seats
- Bikes with trailers or cargo carriers
- Unicycles, scooters, or skateboards
- Mountain boards
- One wheels or hoverboards
Resort Mountain Bike Trail Map
Local Trails
Boyne Mountain sits at the center of one of the better mountain biking regions in the Midwest. Avalanche Preserve in Boyne City has 8.6 miles of singletrack and Lake Charlevoix views. Boyne Forest Trails is a growing network of connected loops that has become a local favorite. Both are maintained by TOMMBA, the nonprofit that builds and preserves trails throughout Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.
TOMMBA
The trails we ride don't maintain themselves — and in this corner of Northern Michigan, that work falls to TOMMBA.
The Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association is a nonprofit serving Charlevoix and Emmet Counties, with a mission to create, enhance, and preserve trail experiences for riders of all levels. One hundred percent of membership dues go directly to developing and maintaining sustainable mountain bike trails.