Great River Road (Louisiana - west bank)
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Point-to-point trail in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 442.4 mi (712 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 210 ft (64 m)
- Est. Time
- 142 hr 30 min
- High point
- 112 ft (34 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center 72.8 mi (117.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Evergreen Plantation 119.7 mi (192.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Oak Alley Plantation 129.8 mi (208.9 km) from start
- Shelter 200.4 mi (322.6 km) from start
- Shelter 200.4 mi (322.6 km) from start
- Shelter 200.5 mi (322.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Great River Road (Louisiana - west bank)
How long is Great River Road (Louisiana - west bank)?
Great River Road (Louisiana - west bank) is 442.4 mi (712 km) long. Most people take about 142 hr 30 min. It climbs 210 ft (64 m) in total, up to a high point of 112 ft (34 m).
How hard is Great River Road (Louisiana - west bank)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great River Road (Louisiana - west bank)?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great River Road (Louisiana - west bank)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 194.9 mi (313.7 km).
Is Great River Road (Louisiana - west bank) shaded?
Mostly exposed (11% under trees).
What can you do on Great River Road (Louisiana - west bank)?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Great River Road (Louisiana - west bank)?
Changes Restaurants, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Great River Road (Louisiana - west bank)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap