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.
Explore Greater Grand Rapids: Bike the White Pine Trail
- 6 min
Biking the White Pine Trail provides a simultaneous exercise in solitude and solidarity. The trail…
5 Bike Routes Through Riverside Park and Monroe North Area
- 7 min
One of the best ways to explore Grand Rapids and all it has to offer is by biking it. Lucky for us…
Bike Grand Rapids: West Side to Uptown and Back Again
- 6 min
The best way to get to know a city is to spend a day biking through it. As Ernest Hemingway once…
Reeds Lake Bike Route
- 4 min
Looking for a (relatively) short, scenic and self-contained bike route in Grand Rapids? Consider the…
Road, Trail and Bike Races in Grand Rapids
- 9 min
You might not know it, but races are a big deal in Grand Rapids. There are several very large…
Biking Kent Trails Along Millennium Park
- 5 min
Whether you’re in the mood for a quiet, scenic nature ride or you’re looking for an…
Hit the Mountain Biking Trails
- 6 min
The West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA) is a group of individuals who help to maintain…
Road Biking in Grand Rapids
- 3 min
Bicycling can be a great way to experience a travel destination – it’s healthy…
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Bike Trails
Enjoy hundreds of miles of paved trails plus excellent mountain-bike trails.
Mountain Biking
Test your off-road biking skills on all sorts of terrain!
Trail Map
Back to Top of ListBiking 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! Explore Michigan Trails maps to find a beautiful shared use path near you.
Bike Tours
Back to Top of ListRiverside Park and North Monroe Routes: This bicycle day tour out-and-back takes you from Riverside Park up to North Monroe, 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!
Biking & Hotels
Back to Top of ListMany 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.
Groups
Back to Top of ListPedalGR 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.
Shops & Rentals
Back to Top of ListBike shops in nearly every corner of the city can get you back on the trail with close, convenient parts and service.
Alger Bikes
- 120 -28th St. S.W.
Freewheeler Bike Shop
- 915 Leonard Street NW
Grand Rapids Bicycle Company
- 597 Ada Drive
Grand Rapids Bicycle Company
- 597 Ada Drive
Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - East Paris
- 1200 East Paris
Grand Rapids Bicycle Company - Fulton
- 1311 Fulton St E
Spinful Bikes
- 1140 Monroe Ave. NW
Switchback Gear Exchange
- 2166 Plainfield Ave. NE
Terra Trike
- 4460 40th Street SE
Village Bike & Fitness-North
- 5278 Plainfield Ave. NE
Village Bike & Fitness-South
- 5991 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
West Michigan Bike & Fitness-Grandville
- 4300 Chicago Dr. SW
West Michigan Bike & Fitness-Holland
- 215 Central Ave.
West Michigan Bike & Fitness-Kentwood
- 2830 East Paris SE
Ideas for the Avid Cyclist
Back to Top of ListOff Road and Mountain Biking
Back to Top of ListYou don't have to travel far to find great mountain biking in and around Grand Rapids. There is an abundance of mountain biking options within a 20-minute drive of downtown! From family-friendly beginner riding to advanced riding for experts, there's something for everyone.
For updated trail conditions, visit the West MI Mountain Biking Alliance.
Biking Events
Back to Top of ListThank You for Practicing Good Trail Etiquette
Knowing how to share trails with other users and protect trail environments from damage helps ensure a safe, enjoyable and sustainable experience for all. Check the Michigan DNR Courtesy on the Trail guidelines before you venture out.
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