Trails

To fulfill our mission of providing a healthier, more vibrant community in East Baton Rouge Parish, we take trails and walking paths very seriously. Learn more about our different types of trails & paths below and find one near you!

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• Greenway
• Park Trail
• Primitive Trail
• Nature Trail
• Blueway
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GREENWAY

A greenway is a trail or road along a strip of undeveloped land, often near an urban area, set aside for recreational use or environmental protection. They are 10’ – 16’ accessible multi-use (bicycle/pedestrian) trails that have minimal interaction with vehicular roadways and connect people to parks, businesses, workplaces, and essential amenities. Typical amenities include benches, waste receptacles, water fountains, exercise stations, trailheads, and bike repair stations. Greenways may or may not be located on BREC property but the Greenway itself is considered public right of way. To learn more about BREC Greenways click here

Location	Length
Mississippi River Levee Trail 6402 River Road Baton Rouge, LA 70820 City-Parish Trail. Farr Park Trailhead managed by BREC.	13
Downtown Greenway 935 South 11th Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Trail connects to 1.75 mile Downtown Greenway DDD/City-Parish Trail. Expressway Park Trailhead managed by BREC	1.75
Greenwood Greenway 13350 Hwy. 19 Baton Rouge, LA 70714	0.53
Scotlandville Parkway 3200 Harding Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70813 Total park trail mileage, including recreational trails is 8.36	2.96
Ward Creek Greenway 9311 Mall of Louisiana Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70810	2.55
Dawson Creek Greenway 1900 Kenilworth Pkwy Baton Rouge, LA 70808	1.75
City Park Greenway 1515 Dalrymple Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Managed by City-Parish, LSU, and BREC.	4

PARK TRAIL

Park Trails are paved paths located in a park that is not part of the BREC Greenway Trail system. These paths are various widths typically ranging from 4’ - 12' wide and facilitate various recreational activities that are typical in parks. These paths typically provide a smooth, accessible route and most feature benches, receptacles, and drinking fountains and are used for connectivity within and throughout a park as well as to and from parking lots. The following list is not a comprehensive list of all Park Trails, but those classified as “Walking Loops.” Walking Loops are continuous routes that circulate and are typically used for exercise. The noted laps per mile are approximate and intended to provide users a general guide in tracking distances.

PRIMITIVE TRAIL

Primitive Hiking Trails allow hikers to experience nature within conservation areas or forested land in Community and Neighborhood Parks. These trails are dirt surface, often uneven footing, relatively narrow and primitively developed with minimal directional signage. Trails may require small creek or ditch crossings and will be muddy in wet conditions. Bridges often provided at larger crossings. Check specific park page for information on restrooms, running water and park rules prior to visiting as often these amenities are not provided. Bikes are prohibited on some primitive hiking trails. Wear closed toed shoes and bring water, sunscreen and insect repellent.

Location	Length
Blackwater Conservation Area 9385 Blackwater Road Central, LA 70814 Other Trail Types at Location: Nature Trails Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.5 miles MAP	0.17
Cedar Ridge Drive Park 13300 Cedar Ridge Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Other Trail Types at Location: Nature Trails MAP	0.3
Comite River Park 8900 Hooper Road Baton Rouge, LA 70818 MAP	6.11
Forest Community Park 13900 South Harrell's Ferry Road Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Other Trail Types at Location: Nature Trails Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.62 miles MAP	1.15
Frenchtown Road Conservation Area 17819 Frenchtown Road Central, LA 70739 MAP	4.32
Highland Road Park Observatory 13800 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA Other Trail Types at Location: Blueway MAP	0.64
Hooper Road Park 6261 Guynell Road Baton Rouge, LA 70811 MAP	4.76
Kendalwood Road Park 26501 Kendalwood Road Baton Rouge, LA 70817 MAP	2.16
Manchac Park 19010 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Other Trail Types at Location: Nature Trails Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.1 miles MAP	1.1
Sandy Creek Community Park 21572 Carson Road Pride, LA 70770 MAP	4.01
Zachary Community Park 20055 Old Scenic Hwy Zachary, LA 70791 Other Trail Types at Location: Park Trail MAP	0.5

NATURE TRAIL

Nature Trails are more developed hiking trails within conservation areas and parks which allow a wide variety of users to experience nature one of one. These trails are more developed than primitive hiking trails and are often wider with even surfaces. Boardwalks and bridges provide ease of access over wet areas or streams and trails are unpaved with varied surfaces. Nature Trails often provide interpretive signage providing insight about the park's natural or cultural history. These trails tend to be located in parks with amenities such as bathrooms, drinking fountains, and shelter.

Location	Length
Blackwater Conservation Area 9385 Blackwater Road Central, LA 70814 Other Trail Types at Location: Primitive Trail Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.5 miles Map	1.33
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Map	1.1
Forest Community Park 13900 South Harrell's Ferry Road Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Other Trail Types at Location: Primitive Trail Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.62 miles Map	0.5
Greenwood Community Park 12250 Hwy 19 Baker, LA 70714	1.68
Manchac Park 19010 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Other Trail Types at Location: Primtive Trail Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.1 miles Map	0.2

BLUEWAY

Also known as water trails, are routes on navigable waterways such as rivers, creeks, canals, and coastlines for recreational use. Launches are located at Blueway trailheads located in both urban and natural environments. BREC Blueway Launches allow access to waterways for non-motorized paddle craft. Launch sites may or may not be located on BREC property but the Blueway itself is considered public right of way. As public right of ways, blueways may cross multiple political jurisdictions and rules and regulations for allowable water craft and use may vary.

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Trail Activities
	Biking
	Hiking
	Kayaking or Canoeing
	Mountain Biking
	Roller Skating
	Scooters
	Skateboarding
	Walking
Trail Rules + Regulations
	Dispose of Waste Properly
	Dogs on a Leash
	Fee Area/Fee Required
	No Alcoholic Beverages
	No Motorized Vehicles (ATV, Golf Cart, Dirt Bike, etc.)
	No Collecting
	No Dogs
	No Fires or Camping
	No Hunting
	No Motoized Boats
	No Unauthorized Trail Work
	Share the Trail
	Trail Closes at Dark
	Trail Floods
Trail Amenities
	Bench
	Bike Repair Station
	Bird Watching/Wildlife Viewing
	Disc Golf
	Drinking Water
	Fishing
	Green Space
	Interpretive Signage/Info
	Nature Center
	Pavilion
	Picnic Tables
	Playground
	Restrooms
	Scenic View