The French Quarter River Walk Might Be One Of The Most Beautiful Short-And-Sweet Hikes To Take In New Orleans

In a city as urban as New Orleans, you might not think there's much opportunity to get out and hike. True, we may not have many options for long forested trails through the wilderness. But there are definitely chances to enjoy the city with a long walk! One of our favorite trails is the French Quarter River Walk in New Orleans. This is a great path that will let you admire some of the prettiest areas in the city and really give you a great feel for what New Orleans is all about. Once you have gotten to see the beautiful New Orleans riverwalk, you will want to keep coming back.

The River Walk (also known as the Moon Walk) is about 1.3 miles long. The area was developed as a shopping locale for both tourists and locals.

This French Quarter river walk is now home to more than 75 shops and restaurants!

You'll spend most of the walk right beside the mighty Mississippi River. The proximity to the river will have you feeling a little cooler and less humid than the rest of the city.

The lower temperature here makes this a particularly fun walk in New Orleans' famously muggy summers!

There are plenty of areas to stop and sit as the French Quarter River Walk has lots of benches. Watching the boats float down the river makes time go by quickly. There are often many street performers out and about as well.

This isn't a particularly steep walk and it's accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. It's also a great walk for friendly dogs that like being around people.

A walk through here will remind you what a great city New Orleans is. This is such a unique place and getting out to remind yourself of that is always a good thing.

Few places in New Orleans will give you such amazing views as this trail!

The New Orleans River Walk is certainly a place you won't forget.

Have you had the chance to explore the beauty of the New Orleans Riverwalk? If so, you know what we are talking about when we say it's simply gorgeous. We would love to hear all about your experiences in the comments section.

If you like the riverwalk, you will be sure to adore many other great walking trails in New Orleans. If you're a hiking buff or an aspiring hiking buff, you can sign up for AllTrails+ and get access to awesome benefits, too.