Comite River Conservation Area — Attraction in Louisiana

Actually meant for bikers. Entrance is actually on the other side of the Comite River than Google maps shows.

Great place to bring your pups, just make sure to hike in the opposite direction of the bikers. There are some "shortcut" trails, and I used those to make my own loop and stop by the beach with my dog. Still can get a bit confusing because there are lots of little cut through paths that aren't on the map. Just keep in mind it's actually a hiking trail.

Make sure to get out of the way when there is a biker. They always thanked me for moving aside which leads me to believe not everyone moves for them. Because of this, and the fact that the trail is narrow, it's not a great place for hiking with a group. But it was great for just me and my little dog! He really enjoyed the beach and even got in the water a little bit on his own!

Overall great place, well kept up, and pretty well marked just harder to follow in the...

Comite River Bike Trail is a bit of wilderness stuck in the suburbs and is great for walkers, runners, and bikers.

It has, as far as I'm aware, the greatest variation in elevation of any trail in the Baton Rouge area, giving a better workout per mile put in. You have to go to West Feliciana or Tunica Hills for a better trail in this regards. It also has loads of switchbacks, allowing for a much longer continuous experience. There's an extensive beach that's worth visiting in its own right. At good times it can offer a great respite from a run, though in times of lower water it can smell "organic", and at a few times of year (spring) you might be beset by swarms of biting deerflies if you spend too much time near the water. Bring heavy duty insect repellant just in case. Facilities include convenient parking, restrooms, and I think a picnic...

Lackluster walking trails; experience might be better for BMX riders. Trails are poorly marked and the map is inaccurate. Trails markers are missing at points 19 and 18, which are important turnoff points for hikers. Point 19 is an unlabeled T junction, broken by the bypass route, which leads to confusion when looking at the map. The scrub is largely invasive plants, though we saw a few pretty natives in August, including partridge pea and beautyberry. The only wildlife was a lone squirrel. Cyclists speed on trails and never use a bell, which would increase safety; the trails are narrow and twisty, which makes it harder for hikers to spot bikes and step aside, leading to a stressful hike instead of a pleasant stroll. Go visit the nearby Blackwater Creek Conservation...