You don’t have to travel very far to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in a more quiet setting. When you’re looking to trade city lights for cypress trees, there’s one beautiful little trail that stands out from the rest, and that’s the Bayou Coquille Trail near New Orleans.
The Bayou Coquille Trail is just one of many trails located within Barataria Preserve in Marrero.
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You’ll start your adventure on a gravel path alongside Bayou Coquille.
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You’ll be surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscape near New Orleans.
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Flanked by beautiful palmettos and cypress trees, it’s easily one of the most scenic trails near New Orleans.
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Be sure to check out the interpretive signs along the way.
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The trail makes a turn, and that’s when things really open up.
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The Spanish moss swaying in the breeze, the songbirds chirping overhead, and the emerald green waters are almost too stunning to be real.
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At the end of the trail, you’ll have a breathtaking tree-top view of the canal below.
Lucy V./All Trails All of this beauty and its just a mile long trail, yes please!
For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook so you can stay up to date on what trails are currently open.
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All of this beauty and its just a mile long trail, yes please!
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Address: 6588 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072, USA
