With so many beautiful trails throughout Louisiana, it’s a full-time job to explore them all. One you may want to knock off your bucket list is right in the Tickfaw State Park, an ideal location for anyone looking to spend some quality time in a beautiful natural surrounding. Lace-up those sneakers, because the River Trail is calling your name.
When it comes to spending quality time in nature, the Tickfaw State Park ranks highly on the list.
Saint Shadow/All Trails One of 21 state parks in Louisiana, Tickfaw State Park is a nature lover’s paradise just waiting to be explored.
Located in Livingston Parish, this 1,200-acre state park has something for everyone including playgrounds, canoes/kayaking rentals, campsites, grassy areas to sprawl out on, ample fishing opportunities, and so much more.
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Some of the main attractions to the park are the nature trails.
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Nearly 5 miles of trails weave in and out of this incredible park, leading you on a journey through multiple ecosystems including swamps, forests, rivers, and marshes.
Saint Shadow/All Trails It’s the perfect spot to check out of your everyday life for an hour or two and just surround yourself among the towering pines, beautiful cypress, and sounds of wildlife nearby.
The longest of the four trails, the River Trail, is a beautiful 3-mile-long boardwalk and gravel trail.
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You’ll be immersed in some of Louisiana’s most beautiful natural scenery along your walk.
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It’s a great trail for kids, too, so bring the whole family along.
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You’ll have beautiful views of the Tickfaw River, and incredibly gorgeous swamp views complete with all the cypress knees you could ask for.
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Have you ever visited the Tickfaw State Park? What’s your favorite trail? Let us know in the comments below!
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One of 21 state parks in Louisiana, Tickfaw State Park is a nature lover’s paradise just waiting to be explored.
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It’s the perfect spot to check out of your everyday life for an hour or two and just surround yourself among the towering pines, beautiful cypress, and sounds of wildlife nearby.
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And if you have a trail that you love and you think we should know about it, nominate it here!
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Address: Tickfaw State Park, 27225 Patterson Rd, Springfield, LA 70462, USA
