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Top trails in Louisiana (5)

Kisatchie NF
Moderate
Backbone Trail

Sandstone ridge in the only national forest in Louisiana. 6 mi with about 450 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
7.6 mi
Gain:
450 ft
Type:
Point to Point
Kisatchie NF
Hard
Wild Azalea Trail

Longest continuous trail in Louisiana. 0 mi with about 800 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
24.0 mi
Gain:
800 ft
Type:
Point to Point
Chicot SP
Moderate
Chicot Lake Trail

Long lake loop through cypress-tupelo swamp. 4 mi with about 300 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
19.4 mi
Gain:
300 ft
Type:
Loop
Mandeville
Easy
Tammany Trace – Fontainebleau

Crushed asphalt rail-trail along Lake Pontchartrain. 0 mi with about 20 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
6.0 mi
Gain:
20 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Jean Lafitte NHP
Easy
Bayou Coquille Trail

Boardwalk into a Cajun bayou. 8 mi with about 10 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
1.8 mi
Gain:
10 ft
Type:
Out & Back