Looking to get outside and explore this beautiful state of ours? We have some picture-perfect trails that will showcase Louisiana’s beautiful scenery, and you’ll want to add them to your bucket list as soon as possible.
- Lake Martin Loop Trail
Julie McCall/All Trails This beautiful little trail will lead you all around Lake Martin, one of the prettiest sights in Breaux Bridge. It’s a great spot for wildlife viewing, so keep your eyes peeled!
- Longleaf Vista Nature Trail
Patrick O’Callaghan/All Trails Clocking in at 1.4 miles, this little loop trail may be on the shorter side, but it comes through in big ways when it comes to the views.
- Wilderness Ridge Nature Trail
Steve James/All Trails You’ll find this hidden gem near the Caldwell Parish Recreation Center near Columbia. For a quick and easy trail with water views, you can’t beat this beauty of a trail!
- Restoration Park Trail
Cheri Holbrook/All Trails If you’re in the northeast corner of the state, the 1.5-mile loop at Restoration Park in West Monroe is ideal for reflective strolls and incredible scenery.
- Kiroli Park Loop
Threshold 360/Google There’s a lot to love about West Monroe’s Kiroli Park. The playgrounds are certainly a hit with the kids, but for a quieter afternoon, head down the loop trail that will take you all around the park.
- Big Branch Trail
Filip Nevejans/All Trails If you’re wanting a longer adventure, consider this 9.4-mile loop trail near Fort Polk. The forested background is the perfect setting for the weekend warrior.
- Girard Park Outer loop
Andy Anderson/All Trails Girard Park is a marvelous park in Lafayette with a 1.3-mile trail that wraps around the park and features a pond with several sitting areas nearby.
- Audubon Park Loop
Karina PT/All Trails For those that want to get away from the city but are short on time, the Audubon Park Loop is ideal. Just shy of two miles, this paved loop will make you feel a million miles away from it all.
- Eagle Trail
Josh G/All Trails Located in Mandeville, the Northlake Nature Center has several trails that would make for a scenic outing, including the Eagle Trail.
- Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Trail
Chris Ransonet/All Trails One of the largest state parks in Louisiana, you could spend all day at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park and not even come close to seeing everything, but the 4.2-mile loop trail will get you close!
- Old Fields Trail
Keith Beucler/All Trails Rounding out the list is the Old Fields Trail at Camp Salmon Nature Park. The 1.8-mile trail is picture-perfect and features several spots you’ll want to stop for a spell and take in the views.
How many of these trails have you hiked? Let us know in the comments!
Julie McCall/All Trails
This beautiful little trail will lead you all around Lake Martin, one of the prettiest sights in Breaux Bridge. It’s a great spot for wildlife viewing, so keep your eyes peeled!
Patrick O’Callaghan/All Trails
Clocking in at 1.4 miles, this little loop trail may be on the shorter side, but it comes through in big ways when it comes to the views.
Steve James/All Trails
You’ll find this hidden gem near the Caldwell Parish Recreation Center near Columbia. For a quick and easy trail with water views, you can’t beat this beauty of a trail!
Cheri Holbrook/All Trails
If you’re in the northeast corner of the state, the 1.5-mile loop at Restoration Park in West Monroe is ideal for reflective strolls and incredible scenery.
Threshold 360/Google
There’s a lot to love about West Monroe’s Kiroli Park. The playgrounds are certainly a hit with the kids, but for a quieter afternoon, head down the loop trail that will take you all around the park.
Filip Nevejans/All Trails
If you’re wanting a longer adventure, consider this 9.4-mile loop trail near Fort Polk. The forested background is the perfect setting for the weekend warrior.
Andy Anderson/All Trails
Girard Park is a marvelous park in Lafayette with a 1.3-mile trail that wraps around the park and features a pond with several sitting areas nearby.
Karina PT/All Trails
For those that want to get away from the city but are short on time, the Audubon Park Loop is ideal. Just shy of two miles, this paved loop will make you feel a million miles away from it all.
Josh G/All Trails
Located in Mandeville, the Northlake Nature Center has several trails that would make for a scenic outing, including the Eagle Trail.
Chris Ransonet/All Trails
One of the largest state parks in Louisiana, you could spend all day at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park and not even come close to seeing everything, but the 4.2-mile loop trail will get you close!
Keith Beucler/All Trails
Rounding out the list is the Old Fields Trail at Camp Salmon Nature Park. The 1.8-mile trail is picture-perfect and features several spots you’ll want to stop for a spell and take in the views.
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Address: Lake Martin, Parish Governing Authority District 6, LA, USAAddress: Camp Salmen Nature Park, 35122 Parish Pkwy, Slidell, LA 70460, USAAddress: Northlake Nature Center, 23135 U.S. Hwy 190, Mandeville, LA 70448, USAAddress: Audubon Park Trail, New Orleans, LA 70118, USAAddress: Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, 5400 Levee Rd, St Martinville, LA 70582, USAAddress: Acadiana Park Nature Station, 1205 E Alexander St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USAAddress: 500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503, USAAddress: Big Branch, Parish Governing Authority District 7, LA 70445, USAAddress: Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USAAddress: Restoration Park West Monroe, 700 Downing Pines Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292, USAAddress: Longleaf Vista Nature Trail, Unnamed Road, Natchitoches, LA 71457, USAAddress: 6539 US-165, Columbia, LA 71418, USA
