Biking in Baton Rouge

From off-beat trails to smoothly-paved paths, exploring Baton Rouge by bicycle offers a unique way to take in the nature and scenery of Louisiana’s Capital City. Tour our city on two wheels during your next stay and explore actively!

Baton Rouge Bike Paths and Trails

• Mississippi River Levee Bike Path
  • A 4.31 mile stretch of the levee bike path extends from the end of the downtown promenade just north of the I-10 Mississippi River Bridge and continues south past Skip Bertman Drive at LSU to Farr Park. The 15-foot-wide path includes separate lanes for bicycles and walkers/joggers as well as lighting, seating and water fountains. The bike path links to the existing one-mile riverfront promenade in Downtown Baton Rouge. A trailhead with parking is located under the Mississippi River Bridge near the start of the levee path and another is located at Skip Bertman Drive.
• Downtown Greenway
• LSU Lakes Loop (From Milford Wampold Memorial Park)
• Perkins Road BMX Track
• Hooper Road Park Mountain Biking Trails
• West Feliciana Parish Sports Park Biking Trail - St. Francisville, LA
• Comite River Park Mountain Biking Trail

Other Resources and Maps

• Official Bike Baton Rouge Bike Map by Bike Baton Rouge
• BREC Parks Trails and Tracks 
• Downtown Baton Rouge Bicycle Paths 
• Capital Area Pathways Project Trails and Improvements

Biking Clubs and Associations

• Bike Baton Rouge
• Baton Rouge Area Mountain Bike Association (BRAMBA)
• Baton Rouge Bike Club
• Wander South River Riders
• Geaux Cruisin
• Front Yard Bikes
• Downtown East Social Ride 

Baton Rouge Bicycle Rentals

We know our visitors from all over most likely did not have the room to pack their bikes with them. Luckily our city offers bicycle rentals around town. Some that even deliver to you!

• BR Bike Rental
• The Bicycle Shop
• Capitol City Cyclery
• Geaux Ride - Bicycle Rides, Rentals and Tours

Baton Rouge Bike Sharing

Gotcha Bike Sharing program provides visitors with a new way to move around town! It’s perfect for point-to-point cycling trips. Subscribers pick up bikes at stations, ride them where they want to go, and drop off bikes at stations near their destinations.