It’s the perfect time of year to be outside soaking up all that glorious sunshine, and we’ve got the perfect trail for you. Just across the lake lies over 30 miles of paved trails to explore, taking you on an adventure through several towns in St. Tammany Parish. Lace up those sneakers, because today we’re exploring the Tammany Trace and all its glory. Let’s check it out.

Weaving throughout the Northshore, the Tammany Trace is Louisiana’s only rails-to-trails nature trail.
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Featuring over 30 miles of paved trails, the Tammany Trace will take you all around St. Tammany Parish.
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You’ll weave through five different towns along the way: Abita Springs, Covington, Mandeville, Lacombe, and Slidell.
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And you don’t have to commit to the entire 31 miles, if that’s not in your schedule.
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Each town had its own trailhead and several restaurants and local shops peppered along the way, so you can start and stop your adventure at any one of the trailheads.
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You’ll have beautiful views of rivers and bayous along the way.
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And since the trail is completely paved, you can walk, bike, or even rollerblade your way along the trail.
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There's even an equestrian trail that runs parallel to the Trace for a bit, so you can bring your gentle giant out for some adventure!

No matter how you tackle the Trace, you're in for one beautiful day!

Have you ever hiked/biked the Tammany Trace in its entirety? What’s your favorite section? Let us know in the comments below!

And if you know of a local attraction, restaurant, nature trail, or any other hidden gem that you think we should know about, be sure to nominate them for a chance to be featured!

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Tammany Trace - Covington Trailhead, 419 N New Hampshire St, Covington, LA 70433, USA