Mississippi River Trail (Louisiana)
86Mississippi River Trail (Louisiana) is a 2.2-mile bike path in and around Baton Rouge, LA. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. It stays away from cars the whole way. There's parking within half a mile. We didn't find public playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 86 out of 100.
2.2 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park in the lot off River Road, right by the trail. There's no restroom or playground within a short walk of it.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
2 parking lots shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Mississippi River Trail (Louisiana).
- Mississippi River Trail · 6.0 mi · kid score 86
More Baton Rouge trails
- Pennington Trails · 0.7 mi · kid score 94
- Ward Creek Trail · 2.0 mi · kid score 94
- Mississippi River Levee Trail · 4.3 mi · kid score 93
- Health Loop · 0.7 mi · kid score 90
- Walking Trail · 1.2 mi · kid score 85
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