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138 mi 221 km of trail — 4 Featured Hikes

Easy Trails 44 Trails Intermediate Trails 3 Trails Hard Trails 0 Trails

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Featured Hikes in Southern Louisiana - 4

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Panoramic views from the Alligator Marsh Boardwalk.

#1

5.7 mi 9.2 km
Fountainbleau Trail System
 5
Mandeville, LA
View directly from the trail overlooking the lake which provides a home for a number of local birds.

#2

7.1 mi 11.5 km
Bayou Sauvage Trails
 3
Meraux, LA
Gorgeous swamp views are abundant on the Acclimatization Trail.

#3

5.3 mi 8.5 km
Northlake Nature Center…
 2
Mandeville, LA
A boardwalk travels through marsh and pine along Boy Scout Road.

#4

6.6 mi 10.6 km
Boy Scout Road
 4
Lacombe, LA

Trails in Southern Louisiana - 43

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0.9 mi 1.4 km
#1 Palmetto Trail
Jean Lafitte, LA
0.9 mi 1.4 km Jean Lafitte, LA
Unknown
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0.4 mi 0.6 km
#2 Lower Gorge Trail
Franklinton, LA
0.4 mi 0.6 km Franklinton, LA
Unknown
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1 
0.6 mi 1.0 km
#3 Bayou Coquille Trail
Jean Lafitte, LA
0.6 mi 1.0 km Jean Lafitte, LA
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4 
5.1 mi 8.2 km
#4 Gorge Run Trail
Franklinton, LA
5.1 mi 8.2 km Franklinton, LA
All Clear
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Some Mud
23 days ago
4 
0.5 mi 0.7 km
#5 Marsh Overlook Trail
Jean Lafitte, LA
0.5 mi 0.7 km Jean Lafitte, LA
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3 
4.9 mi 7.8 km
#6 Bonnet Carre Spillway Trail
Norco, LA
4.9 mi 7.8 km Norco, LA
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2.3 mi 3.7 km
#7 Fountainbleau Hiking Trail Loop
Mandeville, LA
2.3 mi 3.7 km Mandeville, LA
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1 
0.5 mi 0.9 km
#8 Ridge Trail Boardwalk
Meraux, LA
0.5 mi 0.9 km Meraux, LA
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5.1 mi 8.2 km
#9 Badlands Trail
Latimer, MS
5.1 mi 8.2 km Latimer, MS
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0.5 mi 0.7 km
#10 Bayou Cane Hiking Trail
Mandeville, LA
0.5 mi 0.7 km Mandeville, LA
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1.2 mi 2.0 km
#11 Old Barataria Trail
Jean Lafitte, LA
1.2 mi 2.0 km Jean Lafitte, LA
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0.5 mi 0.9 km
#12 Ring Levee Trail
Estelle, LA
0.5 mi 0.9 km Estelle, LA
Unknown
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1.5 mi 2.4 km
#13 South Loop Trail
Mandeville, LA
1.5 mi 2.4 km Mandeville, LA
Unknown
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0.9 mi 1.4 km
#14 Savanna Lake Trail
Mandeville, LA
0.9 mi 1.4 km Mandeville, LA
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0.6 mi 1.0 km
#15 Boy Scout Road - Northern Extension
Lacombe, LA
0.6 mi 1.0 km Lacombe, LA
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13.5 mi 21.7 km
#16 Tuxachanie Trail
Saucier, MS
13.5 mi 21.7 km Saucier, MS
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28 days ago
4 
3.2 mi 5.2 km
#17 Maxent Levee Trail
Meraux, LA
3.2 mi 5.2 km Meraux, LA
All Clear
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Some Mud
41 days ago
2 
1.2 mi 1.9 km
#18 Sugar Mill Nature Trail
Mandeville, LA
1.2 mi 1.9 km Mandeville, LA
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1.1 mi 1.8 km
#19 Eagle Trail
Mandeville, LA
1.1 mi 1.8 km Mandeville, LA
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0.9 mi 1.5 km
#20 Couturie Forest Trail
New Orleans, LA
0.9 mi 1.5 km New Orleans, LA
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Photos of Southern Louisiana - 59

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The Marsh Overlook Trail offers a scenic boardwalk experience amidst dramatic, wispy foliage.

#1

The Marsh Overlook Trail offers a scenic boardw…
 6
Jean Lafitte, LA
Chicot Lake

#2

Chicot Lake
 3
Ville Platte, LA
A friendly neighbor might greet you along the Palmetto Trail.

#3

A friendly neighbor might greet you along the P…
 4
Jean Lafitte, LA
Tall cypress on the Pearl River

#4

Tall cypress on the Pearl River
 3
Pearlington, MS
Reflection off of the Bogue Homa

#5

Reflection off of the Bogue Homa
 3
Pearlington, MS
Panoramic views from the Alligator Marsh Boardwalk.

#6

Panoramic views from the Alligator Marsh Boardw…
 3
Mandeville, LA
Views from the Plantation Trail. with permission from Ronald Losure

#7

Views from the Plantation Trail. with permissio…
 3
Estelle, LA
This was the 1st of 3 found along the trail – Keep your eyes peeled!

#8

This was the 1st of 3 found along the trail – K…
 4
Jean Lafitte, LA

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