7 Cool And Calming Hikes To Take In Louisiana To Help You Reflect On The Year Ahead
Time to lace up those boots and put your best foot forward this year! With the new year, you’ll want to start off on the right foot, and these cool and calming hikes in Louisiana are perfect for reflecting on the year ahead.
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Located within the Chicot State Park, this easy loop trail is just shy of four miles and is well marked and well maintained. You’ll be surrounded by a symphony of sounds from the ample wildlife in the area and have a front-row seat to some truly stunning scenery.
Monkey Trail is a 6.5-mile loop trail just outside of Shreveport that’s great for all skill levels and bicyclists. One of the most unique parts about this trail is that its proximity to Chimp Haven gives visitors the opportunity to hear all the Chimpanzees nearby, making you feel like you’ve been transported to an exotic jungle.
There’s a lot to love about this special West Monroe park, and the trails are just one of them. The outer trail loop is just under two miles and will bring you all around the perimeter of the park, through the forests, and surround you with beautiful water views.
At just under a mile, the Nature Center Trail at Tickfaw State Park is perfect for families with little ones. The boardwalk and gravel trail gives visitors a front-row seat to the beautiful scenery, and you can always add on any of the other trails to make a longer day of it.
The Mandalay Nature Trail is about a mile long and great for wildlife viewing. The out and back trail will take you through the wildlife reserve and you’ll have the opportunity to see all your favorite swamp critters including gators, snakes, turtles, and more.
At five miles in length, the Comite Park Loop Trail is one of the most hidden gem trails in Louisiana. Featuring beautiful water views, the trail is popular for both hikers and bikers and is a moderately rated trail with a few little beaches you can stop off at and take in the views.
When it comes to cool and calming trails, the trails at the Northlake Nature Center should be at the top of your list. All of the trails at the nature center are under two miles long, so you can mix and match to fit your schedule, and you'll be immersed in an emerald city of beautiful swamps, bayous, and forests that will rejuvenate you in the best way.
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Address: Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
Address: Louisiana State Arboretum State Preservation Area, 1300 Sudie Lawton Lane, Ville Platte, LA 70586, USA
Address: 27225 Patterson Rd, Springfield, LA 70462, USA
Address: Comite Dr, Baker, LA 70714, USA
Address: 23135 US-190, Mandeville, LA 70448, USA
