This Isolated Hike In Louisiana Takes You Through The Ruins Of An Abandoned Military Site
By Jackie Ann|Published March 21, 2022
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
We’re always on the hunt for nature trails in Louisiana that offer scenic views, but rarely do you come across a trail that will lead you to an abandoned military site. Next time you’re looking to get outside and take on a new adventure, consider heading over to the Woodlands Conservancy where you can tackle one of the most unique trails in the state.
The Woodlands Conservancy is one of the best-kept secrets in the Pelican State.
It’s located in Belle Chasse, just outside of New Orleans. It's remote enough to make you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, but still close enough to the city to make it in an afternoon.
When you want to get away from it all, this is the place.
The 630-acre preserve has over 10 miles of trails to explore, and they even have equestrian trails if you’d like to bring along your gentle giant for an adventure of exploring.
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There's a good chance you may not even see another soul while you're on the trail.
These armadillos are just living their best lives here, don't you think?
The majority of the trail is filled with beautiful landscape and wildlife viewing opportunities, but at the end of the Bottomland Trail, you'll come across something you just don't see every day, and it's a bit creepy.
Ammunition would come to the site via railroad and ships and would be stored for future use. Everything from black powder used in battleships to small arms and machine guns were stored in these ammunition depots. It was used again for the same reason during the Korean War before the state purchased the land in 1963.
It's a bit of an eerie feeling to stand next to one.
All of the ammunition is long gone, obviously, but it's still a neat thing to check out. Certainly not something you come across on your typical trail!
The Woodlands Conservancy is open daily from dawn until dusk and is free to access. For more information, check out its website and be sure to give it a follow on Facebook. If you’ve ever explored the conservancy, share your experience with us in the comments below!
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