Grand Isle State Park is a coastal state park located on Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island. This park offers a unique environment characterized by its flat terrain, extensive beaches, and coastal views, serving as a natural breakwater between the Gulf of Mexico and inland channels. The landscape is well-suited for outdoor activities such as touring cycling and road cycling, providing opportunities to explore the island's natural features and shoreline.
Grand Isle State…
19
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4.5
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Average rating
561
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4.7
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161
riders
64.5km
03:58
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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51
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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52.0km
03:09
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
77
riders
52.4km
02:15
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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69.0km
02:53
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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42.1km
01:41
230m
230m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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93.2km
03:38
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Grand Isle State Park is a coastal state park located on Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island. It features 1 mile of beach, including Louisiana's last wild beach, and a 900-foot-long public fishing pier extending into the Gulf of Mexico. The park serves as a natural breakwater between the Gulf and inland channels.
Grand Isle State Park primarily offers routes for touring cycling and road cycling. The park's flat terrain and coastal views are suitable for these activities. There are 3 routes available, with an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars from more than 1,500 visitors.
Yes, Grand Isle State Park offers routes for both touring cycling and road cycling. These routes often utilize public roads like Louisiana Highway 1 and Elmer's Island Road. An easy 15.2-mile (24.5 km) loop is available for cyclists to experience the coastal environment.
Komoot offers several guides for cycling in the park, including Cycling in Grand Isle State Park and Road Cycling Routes in Grand Isle State Park. These guides detail routes that allow cyclists to enjoy coastal views and diverse wildlife with minimal elevation gain.
The cycling routes in Grand Isle State Park are generally considered easy due to the flat terrain and minimal elevation changes. An easy 15.2-mile (24.5 km) loop is available, making it accessible for various skill levels, including families. The primary cycling experience involves public roads.
Cyclists can observe coastal views, lagoons, and diverse wildlife, especially birds. A notable point of interest is the Grand Isle State Park Pier, which extends 900 feet into the Gulf of Mexico and offers scenic views. The park also features 1 mile of beach.
The terrain in Grand Isle State Park is predominantly flat, with minimal elevation gain. Cycling routes primarily use paved public roads such as Louisiana Highway 1 and Elmer's Island Road. Some nature trails exist within the park, but they may be unpaved.
Yes, komoot provides several guides for Grand Isle State Park. These include Cycling in Grand Isle State Park, Road Cycling Routes in Grand Isle State Park, and guides for traffic-free bike rides.
Grand Isle State Park is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 1,500 visitors sharing their experiences. The park's routes have an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars. There are 3 recorded routes for touring and road cycling.
For reservations and current information regarding Grand Isle State Park, you can visit ReserveLAStateParks.com or the official Louisiana State Parks website, louisiana.gov. The park can also be reached by phone at 985-787-2559 or 1-888-787-2559.
Komoot offers guides specifically for traffic-free bike rides in Grand Isle State Park. These guides can help cyclists find routes that minimize interaction with vehicle traffic. Check the komoot guides for more details on these options.

