Grand Rapids Biking Trails

Grand Rapids has earned national recognition for its biking environment. Outside Magazine named us the "Best Town for Mountain Biking" in 2010. Even our buses are bike-friendly - every one is equipped with a bike rack, so you can access local trails without riding through traffic.

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Bike Trails

Enjoy hundreds of miles of paved trails plus excellent mountain-bike trails.

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GR Road Safety Program

Driving safety for both in a car or on a bike is important. Learn the rules of the road with Driving Change.…

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Things To Do

Mountain Biking

Test your off-road biking skills on all sorts of terrain!

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Street Biking

Bicycling is a great way to get around the city!

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Biking Trail Map

Grand Rapids and Kent County are home to a fantastic network of paved pathways that are perfect for biking and walking. This network of car-free trails is a great way to get around Grand Rapids or just enjoy some time outdoors! Use this map to find a beautiful shared use path near you.

Click or touch a trail on the map to learn more!

Suggested Biking Tours through MyCityBikes:

White Pine Trail Day Tour: This bicycle day tour out-and-back takes you from Riverside Park up to Cedar Springs, with suggested stops along the way. Pick your destinations along this route that has something for everyone - outdoor attractions, family fun, delicious food and shopping!

Ice Cream Tour: When the weather gets warm that can only mean one thing - it's time for ice cream! Grand Rapids has some of the very best, most creative flavors around. Enjoy this ride to some of GR's favorite purveyors of scrumptious ice cream.

Coffee Tour: It's time to get caffeinated! From awesome ambiance to unique flavors and twists on your everyday latte, this bicycle tour will take you to some of Grand Rapids' favorite coffee joints for an experience that will leave you buzzing.

Biking & Hotels

Many hotels offer convenient access to the Grand River Edges Trail, which guides you along the banks of the Grand River through the city center – and links you to a 2.2-mile paved path in Riverside Park, north of the city, as well as the 92-mile Fred Meijer White Pine Trail. Follow a dedicated street bike lane west out of the city to access Kent Trails, a 15-mile paved path that winds through beautiful Millennium Park.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids is located right across from the Grand River and maintains a Bike Pump, Repair & Wash system for guests – so it’s a perfect home base for your biking adventure.

Bike Races & Events

Feeling competitive? Want to experience a fun biking event? Test your skills at these events.

Bike Groups

PedalGR leads regular bike tours around the city. The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition serves up information and advocacy. The Western Michigan Mountain Biking Association provides off-road guidance.

Bike Shops & Rentals

Bike shops in nearly every corner of the city can get you back on the trail with close, convenient parts and service.

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Fulton

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Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Fulton

Just in town for a bit? Or do you wanna try out a different kind of riding? We have a selection of...

Neighborhood: Southeast
1311 Fulton St E
Interests: family, outdoor-recreation, biking, trails

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Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - East Paris

Just in town for a bit? Or do you wanna try out a different kind of riding? We have a selection of...

Neighborhood: Southeast
1200 East Paris
Interests: family, outdoor-recreation, biking, trails

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Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Ada

Just in town for a bit? Or do you wanna try out a different kind of riding? We have a selection of...

Neighborhood: Southeast
597 Ada Dr. SE
Interests: family, outdoor-recreation, biking, trails

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Central District Cyclery

Full-service bike shop sells, rents, repairs and tunes up a wide variety of bikes. Also stocks bike...

Neighborhood: North Quarter
1309 Plainfield Ave. NE
Interests: family, outdoor-recreation, shopping, biking, trails

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Travel Updates & Openings

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Grand Rapids Biking Trails

Things To Do

Grand Rapids becomes a fatbike-friendly community

Biking Trail Map

Suggested Biking Tours through MyCityBikes:

Biking & Hotels

Bike Races & Events

Bike Groups

Bike Shops & Rentals

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Fulton

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - East Paris

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Ada

Central District Cyclery

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Fulton

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - East Paris

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Ada

Central District Cyclery

Official Travel Guide

Grand Rapids Biking Trails

Biking Trail Map

Suggested Biking Tours through MyCityBikes:

Biking & Hotels

Bike Races & Events

Bike Groups

Bike Shops & Rentals

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Fulton

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - East Paris

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Ada

Central District Cyclery

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Fulton

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - East Paris

Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Ada

Central District Cyclery

Ideas for the Avid Cyclist

Official Travel Guide