The Tammany Trace Will Lead You Through Five Towns Near New Orleans

It’s the perfect time to get outside and explore this beautiful state of ours. Luckily, you don’t have to go very far to immerse yourself in some of Louisiana’s most breathtaking scenery. Next time you’re itching to get outside and do some exploring, take a trip across the Causeway and check out the Tammany Trace, where you’ll be lead through five charming towns near New Orleans.

The Tammany Trace is a converted rail-to-trail that’s perfect for anyone looking to do some exploring.

Sharon Audler/All Trails The paved trail is great for runners, bikers, and rollerbladers alike. There’s even an equestrian trail that runs for certain parts.

Established in 1992, the trail runs for about 31 miles.

Tammany Trace/Facebook In a beautiful moment of upcycling, the trail used to be a corridor for the Illinois Central Railroad.

When it became obsolete, St. Tammany Parish wanted to find a way to use the abandoned railroad.

FlaHarlock/Trip Advisor Through the use of grants and some federal assistance, they were able to asphalt 31 miles of railroad tracks into paved walkways and remodeled the railroad trestles into pedestrian bridges.

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Along the way, you’ll pass through some of the most charming towns in St. Tammany Parish.

David Hensley/Google The trail will take you through Lacombe, Slidell, Abita Springs, Covington, and Mandeville.

You’ll encounter some truly breathtaking scenery during your walk.

Rob User/All Trails There are several waterways along the trail, so you’ll have some spectacular bayou and river views.

Be sure to stop off in the towns.

Abita Springs Trailhead Museum/Facebook Each town has its own trailhead with several restaurants and shopping opportunities nearby.

No matter whether you walk, run, bike, or rollerblade, you’re sure to have a delightful afternoon exploring Louisiana’s only rail trail.

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The paved trail is great for runners, bikers, and rollerbladers alike. There’s even an equestrian trail that runs for certain parts.

Tammany Trace/Facebook

In a beautiful moment of upcycling, the trail used to be a corridor for the Illinois Central Railroad.

FlaHarlock/Trip Advisor

Through the use of grants and some federal assistance, they were able to asphalt 31 miles of railroad tracks into paved walkways and remodeled the railroad trestles into pedestrian bridges.

Kevin Purdy/All Trails

David Hensley/Google

The trail will take you through Lacombe, Slidell, Abita Springs, Covington, and Mandeville.

Rob User/All Trails

There are several waterways along the trail, so you’ll have some spectacular bayou and river views.

Abita Springs Trailhead Museum/Facebook

Each town has its own trailhead with several restaurants and shopping opportunities nearby.

Have you ever been to the Tammany Trace? Let us know in the comments below!

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