Bike the Parks

Ride types

Paved path riding in the national parks

Paved, car-free paths through national parks: the easiest way to see a park by bike.

Paved path rides in these parks

  • Summit Metro Parks Bike & Hike Trail

    • Cuyahoga Valley
    • 33.5 mi total
    • Easy

    A paved trail bordering the park to the east, connecting to the Towpath.

  • Hemlock Creek Trail

    • Cuyahoga Valley
    • 1.7 mi one way
    • Moderate

    A short, steep, scenic paved trail joining the Towpath.

  • Apgar Bike Path

    • Glacier
    • Easy

    A short, flat paved path to Apgar Village and the foot of Lake McDonald. Good with kids.

  • Fish Creek Bike Path

    • Glacier
    • Easy

    A quiet multi-use path through forest along the west end of Lake McDonald.

  • Grand Teton Pathway: Jackson to Jenny Lake

    • Grand Teton
    • Moderate

    A paved pathway north from Jackson past the National Elk Refuge into the park, then alongside the Teton Park Road to Jenny Lake. Hubs with parking and bike racks along the way.

  • Yosemite Valley bike paths

    • Yosemite
    • 12 mi network
    • Easy

    Flat paths past meadows, the Merced River and the valley's famous walls. 15 mph limit.

  • Pa'rus Trail

    • Zion
    • Easy

    A riverside paved path shared with walkers and leashed dogs. Speed limit 15 mph; warn pedestrians before passing.

  • Bryce Canyon Shared Use Path

    • Bryce Canyon
    • 18 mi Red Canyon to Inspiration Point, one way
    • Moderate

    A paved trail shared with walkers, skaters, wheelchairs and in winter cross-country skiers. It links Red Canyon's red hoodoos with the park's main viewpoints.

  • Hermit Road Greenway

    • Grand Canyon
    • 2.8 mi Monument Creek Vista to Hermits Rest
    • Easy

    A car-free path, partly away from the road, for the last stretch to Hermits Rest.

  • South Kaibab / Yaki Point Greenway

    • Grand Canyon
    • 2.9 mi greenway plus Yaki Point Road
    • Easy

    About 2.4 miles of greenway to the South Kaibab Trailhead and half a mile on Yaki Point Road, which is mostly closed to private vehicles.

  • Tusayan Greenway

    • Grand Canyon
    • 6.5 mi visitor center to Tusayan
    • Moderate

    Mostly downhill through forest to Tusayan; the climb back has no water or cell service.

  • Shark Valley Tram Road Loop

    • Everglades
    • 15 mi full loop from the Shark Valley Visitor Center
    • Easy

    A flat paved loop shared only with the park's tram tours and walkers, running out to an observation tower with sweeping views over the sawgrass marsh. Herons, egrets, turtles and alligators are common close to the pavement, so most riders take two to three hours with frequent stops. There is little shade, so carry water and sun protection.

  • Oak Savannah Trail

    • Indiana Dunes
    • 1.5 mi one way
    • Easy

    A short paved trail through oak savanna.

  • Spruce Railroad Trail

    • Olympic
    • 10 mi one way
    • Easy

    A universally accessible trail above Lake Crescent's clear water, through the restored McFee and Daley Rankin tunnels.

  • Arch grounds and riverfront

    • Gateway Arch
    • Easy

    An easy loop around the grounds and under the Arch, with the riverfront trail continuing north along the Mississippi.

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