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Mississippi River Trail

100

Mississippi River Trail is a 27.9-mile bike path in and around New Orleans, LA. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. It stays away from cars the whole way. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 100 out of 100.

27.9 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Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong.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 at Audubon Riverview Park, off West Drive, 0.1 mi from the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 500 feet away.

Directions in Google Maps Directions in Apple Maps

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.

Plus 9 playgrounds, 3 restrooms and 21 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.

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Gear for this ride

Make it a big day out

At 27.9 miles, there's more trail than most kids can pedal. A cargo bike, trailer or tag-along gets everyone to the end and back. Ways to carry kids

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.

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