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!
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




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.



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 |
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Blackwater Conservation Area9385 Blackwater RoadCentral, LA 70814 Other Trail Types at Location: Primitive Trail Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.5 miles ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 1.33 |
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center10503 N. Oak Hills ParkwayBaton Rouge, LA 70810 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 1.1 |
Forest Community Park13900 South Harrell's Ferry RoadBaton Rouge, LA 70816 Other Trail Types at Location: Primitive Trail Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.62 miles ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 0.5 |
Greenwood Community Park12250 Hwy 19Baker, LA 70714 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 1.68 |
Manchac Park19010 Jefferson HwyBaton Rouge, LA 70817 Other Trail Types at Location: Primtive Trail Total Park Trail Mileage: 1.1 miles ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 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.
Location | Length |
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Highland Road Community Park14024 Highland RoadBaton Rouge, LA 70810 MAP | 4.2 |
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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 |