These 9 Trails In Louisiana Will Lead You To Unforgettable Places
Since Louisiana doesn’t have very many mountains or hills, it can be easy to forget about the amazing trails that can be found throughout our state. But there are some truly special places in our state that are well worth exploring. We’ve found some of the best hikes around, detailed below. So gather up your closest friends and make an adventure out of it! We’re sure you are going to have a great experience going down one of these trails.
This gorgeous trail on the Westbank of the Mississippi River offers individuals the unique opportunity to explore nature and wildlife.
Check out this trail if you're looking for a variety of plateau areas as well as apricot trees with ripe fruit. Fall is an excellent time to visit here.
This 40-acre site offers amazing views and is home to a Monarch butterfly sanctuary, one of the many places these gorgeous insects migrate to during the fall season.
These trails southeast of St. Francisville wind along the Port Hudson State Historic site and provide individuals the opportunity to explore both nature and history.
This beautiful nature preserve is perfect for canoe lovers and a great combination of wilds and visitor friendly accommodations. Look out for Blue Heron, White Egret, Bald Eagles and more!
This state park is home to some interesting Louisiana landforms, i.e. gorges, as well as the Bogue Chitto river, making for a wonderful day of hiking and relaxing with loved ones.
Located next to Chicot State Park, the interpretive trails here offer tons of great information about the natural flora and fauna native to the area. Great place to take the kids.
This park regularly hosts nature activities and events on their trails to help the young and young at heart rediscover their love of the woods.
This 9,500-acre preserve is one of the most richly populated bird sanctuaries in the country and draws people back year after year to explore their 2.5 mile levee trail or take on the area by canoe or kayak.
Which of these trails have you hiked on before? My favorite is the Louisiana State Arboretum. It’s just gorgeous there. Let us know what your experiences have been like. We love to hear your feedback!
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