Now more than ever, it’s important to spend some time outdoors and bask in that glorious sun. It’s amazing what a change of scenery can do for the soul, and we’ve got some of the most picture-perfect nature trails near New Orleans that you can bookmark for the next time you need to take a break from it all.
- River Walk
Saeid Balaneshin/All Trails Who says you have to leave the city to get some beautiful views in? The River Walk is a beautiful paved walkway that hugs the Mississippi River, giving visitors stunning views of the water, and as a bonus, you’ll get that lovely breeze as you walk.
- Bayou Sauvage Ridge Trail
Lori Jenkins/All Trails Always a beautiful walk, this boardwalk trail is great for the whole family. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as you traverse through the bayou, you might just see a gator or two.
- John Slidell Park Trail
Jacob Fenster/All Trails Just a short drive from the city, the John Slidell Park Trail is about 1.5-miles long and also dog friendly, so feel free to bring your four-legged friend along for some fresh air.
- Tammany Trace
Kevin King/All Trails There’s so much to love about the Tammany Trace. Over 30 miles of paved walkway connect 5 towns on the northshore, but don’t worry, you don’t have to tackle the entire 30 miles in one go. You can start and stop your adventure at any of the trailheads located in Mandeville, Covington, Abita Springs, Lacombe, or Slidell.
- Cane Bayou Trail
Jaydene Lowe/All Trails This lovely little trail tucked inside of Fontainebleau State Park is great for wildlife viewing. Along the nearly 4-mile trail you could see gators, snakes, wild hogs, and tons of birds.
- City Park South Loop
Barry Waxman/All Trails When you want to get outside but don’t have the time to leave the city, head on over to City Park. The South Loop is about 4-miles long and will lead you all around the park giving you beautiful glimpses of the lakes, green spaces, and beautiful oak trees.
- Lafreniere Park Loop
Hugo Cabrera/All Trails Located in Metairie at Lafreniere Park, this 2-mile loop trail is just what you need when you need to get away for a bit and immerse yourself in some picture perfect scenery. The trail will take you around the perimeter of the park, and the views of the lake will mesmerize you.
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Saeid Balaneshin/All Trails
Who says you have to leave the city to get some beautiful views in? The River Walk is a beautiful paved walkway that hugs the Mississippi River, giving visitors stunning views of the water, and as a bonus, you’ll get that lovely breeze as you walk.
Lori Jenkins/All Trails
Always a beautiful walk, this boardwalk trail is great for the whole family. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as you traverse through the bayou, you might just see a gator or two.
Jacob Fenster/All Trails
Just a short drive from the city, the John Slidell Park Trail is about 1.5-miles long and also dog friendly, so feel free to bring your four-legged friend along for some fresh air.
Kevin King/All Trails
There’s so much to love about the Tammany Trace. Over 30 miles of paved walkway connect 5 towns on the northshore, but don’t worry, you don’t have to tackle the entire 30 miles in one go. You can start and stop your adventure at any of the trailheads located in Mandeville, Covington, Abita Springs, Lacombe, or Slidell.
Jaydene Lowe/All Trails
This lovely little trail tucked inside of Fontainebleau State Park is great for wildlife viewing. Along the nearly 4-mile trail you could see gators, snakes, wild hogs, and tons of birds.
Barry Waxman/All Trails
When you want to get outside but don’t have the time to leave the city, head on over to City Park. The South Loop is about 4-miles long and will lead you all around the park giving you beautiful glimpses of the lakes, green spaces, and beautiful oak trees.
Hugo Cabrera/All Trails
Located in Metairie at Lafreniere Park, this 2-mile loop trail is just what you need when you need to get away for a bit and immerse yourself in some picture perfect scenery. The trail will take you around the perimeter of the park, and the views of the lake will mesmerize you.
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Address: Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003, USAAddress: Riverwalk, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAAddress: 419 N New Hampshire St, Covington, LA 70433, USAAddress: City Park, New Orleans, LA, USAAddress: Fontainebleau State Park, 62883 LA-1089, Mandeville, LA 70448, USAAddress: 105 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458, USAAddress: Bayou Sauvage NWR Ridge Trail & Boardwalk, 20876 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129, USA
