BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPOUD) — Looking to go on a bike ride? Baton Rouge offers several trails, loops and greenways for you to explore on your next outing.
Brittanica states that “recreational cycling has been a cornerstone to fitness campaigns, especially in the United States, where more than 65 million people are believed to ride regularly, including more than 6 million who use bicycles to commute.
Trails, loops and greenways in Baton Rouge span for over a few miles and offer beautiful views and scenery that the city has to offer.
Check out these places where you can go for a bike ride in the capital city.
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The primary loop around the LSU lakes is almost four miles long, making it a great trail for birding, hiking and road biking.
- Where: 1058 Stanford Ave.
Mississippi River Levee Trail
Explore the Mississippi River along the Mississippi River Trail, which spans over 13 miles. The path is separated for cyclists, walkers, and joggers.
Perkins Road Trail
The Perkins Road Trail in Baton Rouge is a 1.6-mile paved trail that is great for fishing, road biking and running. The trail features a small fishing pond and creek, which provide great scenic views along your ride.
- Where: 7122 Perkins Road.
Capitol Lake Shore Trail
The 1.5-mile-and-out Capitol Lake Shore Trail is perfect for birding, road biking and running. It is open year-round and allows bikers to explore the beautiful scenery the capital city has to offer.
- Where: 300 Capitol Access Road.
Ward Creek Greenway
There are nature trails, a greenway and a connectivity trail featured at the Ward Creek Greenway. The 4.8-mile-and-out bike trail is great for birding, road biking and running.
- Where: 9311 Mall of Louisiana Blvd.
City-Brooks Community Park Loop
The City-Brooks Community Park Loop is a 2-mile loop for road biking, running and walking. According to the park’s website, a greenway trail runs along City-Brooks Park and City Park Lake.
- Where: 1515 Dalrymple Drive.
Scotlandville Parkway Path
The Scotlandville Parkway Path is a 2.1-mile loop that is great for road biking, running and walking.
- Where: 3200 Harding Road.
Perkins Road BMX Bike Track
The Perkins Road BMX Bike Track is open from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and reserved for birthday party reservations on Saturday and Sunday. According to the park’s website , helmets are required for the BMX bike track.
- Where: 7122 Perkins Road.
Hooper Road Park Mountain Biking Trails
Mountain biking trails at the Hooper Road Park in the capital city go through over 200 acres of woods and bluffs within the park, according to the park’s website . The mountain biking trails are over 5 miles and open from sunrise to sunset.
- Where: 6261 Guynell Road.
Comite River Park Mountain Biking Trail
The Comite River Park Mountain Biking Trail is over five miles long. According to the park’s website , the trail runs along the banks of the Comite River and Cypress Bayou. The trail also features steep terrain and obstacles.
Dawson Creek Greenway
The Dawson Creek Greenway in Baton Rouge is 1.75 miles. According to its website , “eastern expansion is planned for an additional 3.75 miles.” It features nature trails, greenway and connectivity trails.
- Where: 1900 Kenilworth Parkway.
City Park Greenway
The City Park Greenway located at the City-Brooks Community Park in Baton Rouge sits along the perimeter of City-Brooks Park and the City Park Lake, according to the park’s website . The four-mile trail is a great place for a bike ride.
- Where: 1515 Dalrymple Drive.
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