Escape To These Picture Perfect Nature Trails Near New Orleans For A Break From It All
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Jackie Ann
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Now more than ever, it’s important to spend some time outdoors and bask in that glorious sun. It’s amazing what a change of scenery can do for the soul, and we’ve got some of the most picture-perfect nature trails near New Orleans that you can bookmark for the next time you need to take a break from it all.
Who says you have to leave the city to get some beautiful views in? The River Walk is a beautiful paved walkway that hugs the Mississippi River, giving visitors stunning views of the water, and as a bonus, you’ll get that lovely breeze as you walk.
Always a beautiful walk, this boardwalk trail is great for the whole family. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as you traverse through the bayou, you might just see a gator or two.
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Just a short drive from the city, the John Slidell Park Trail is about 1.5-miles long and also dog friendly, so feel free to bring your four-legged friend along for some fresh air.
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There’s so much to love about the Tammany Trace. Over 30 miles of paved walkway connect 5 towns on the northshore, but don’t worry, you don’t have to tackle the entire 30 miles in one go. You can start and stop your adventure at any of the trailheads located in Mandeville, Covington, Abita Springs, Lacombe, or Slidell.
This lovely little trail tucked inside of Fontainebleau State Park is great for wildlife viewing. Along the nearly 4-mile trail you could see gators, snakes, wild hogs, and tons of birds.
When you want to get outside but don’t have the time to leave the city, head on over to City Park. The South Loop is about 4-miles long and will lead you all around the park giving you beautiful glimpses of the lakes, green spaces, and beautiful oak trees.
Located in Metairie at Lafreniere Park, this 2-mile loop trail is just what you need when you need to get away for a bit and immerse yourself in some picture perfect scenery. The trail will take you around the perimeter of the park, and the views of the lake will mesmerize you.
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Featured Addresses
Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003, USA
Riverwalk, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Tammany Trace - Covington Trailhead, 419 N New Hampshire St, Covington, LA 70433, USA
City Park, New Orleans, LA, USA
Fontainebleau State Park, 62883 LA-1089, Mandeville, LA 70448, USA
105 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458, USA
Bayou Sauvage NWR Ridge Trail & Boardwalk, 20876 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129, USA