The Best Trails in Louisiana (United States)

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Lake Chicot at Chicot State Park

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near Omo (historical), Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

4.46nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

32

Easy paddle on beautiful lake at the best Louisiana state park. Paddled from East Landing boat launch, which is one of three canoe trailheads along paddle trail, up to Walker Branch, Long Island, Turtle Island and back t...

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Bayou Tortue/Lake Charlo

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near Walroy, Louisiana (United States)

Chicotgal
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Distance

5.15nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

32

We launched at paved boat ramp on river at Heymann Park behind "Somewheres Else Bar & Grill". Paddled under the bridge up river past the airport. Turning south into Bayou Tortue we encountered beautiful cypress, pecan tr...

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Henderson

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near Henderson, Louisiana (United States)

chicotbill

Distance

3.39nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

32

Well, not the paddle we were hoping for as the basin is drawn down for aquatic vegetation control. Go figure, drawing down the water level of the Atchafalaya Basin! Couldn't launch at Kern's Landing as it was closed. Dr...

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Bayou B. Day 3

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near Oak Landing, Louisiana (United States)

olmcdon

Distance

20.69nm

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

32

Jones LA to Chemin-A-Haut Park. With a side trip up Chemin-A-Haut Creek to the Castle Tree. Great conclusion to a three day paddle. The length of the Bayou is lined with very large old Oak and Cypress. The side trip up t...

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Clearwater

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near Clearwater, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

8.48nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

32

We call it the Bayou Cocodrie trail. I ranked it moderate due to length of this trip, but it was really easy. You do need to know where you are going, but it's not too hard to follow as long as you have done some prior r...

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Upper Calcasieu River

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near Hicks Crossing, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

17.28nm

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0f

TrailRank

32| 4.33

Calcasieu River from Hwy 28/Alexandria Hwy to Hwy 121 This paddle can only be done at high water levels. With the passing of a front and heavy rainfall, perfect conditions allowed us to try it. In paddling this backwo...

The watershed for the Calcasieu above La 28 is pretty small, the river rises and falls quickly with heavy rainfall. It m...
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Upper to Middle Calcasieu River

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near Hineston, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

7.03nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

31

Hineston - Calcasieu Paddle was done at flood stage, which made for an exciting trip. Water levels any lower would require more portages, but less difficult situations. River was beautiful as always, but plenty of tre...

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Little Creek Trail

Quad

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near Thomas (historical), Louisiana (United States)

briefnotion

Distance

18.49mi

Elevation +

2034f

TrailRank

31

Well kept four wheeler or dirt bike trail. Plenty of hard bottomed mud holes and places to play. Marked moderate difficulty because of one spot that made me consider stopping before tackling. The trails are on the sit...

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Wild Azalia Trail

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near Castor Plunge, Louisiana (United States)

olmcdon

Distance

5.65mi

Elevation +

538f

TrailRank

31

Castor Plunge to Messina Road. Possibly the prettiest section of this trail. We had hoped to catch the wild Azaila in full flower but were probably a week or so early. We did see several but I'm sure they just got better...

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Upper Lower Calcasieu River - Reed's Bridge Road to Hwy. 26

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near Canton, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

8.28nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

31

9+ feet at Oberlin gauge made this a great paddle. River was wide and had enough water that all downed trees were under water and no dangerous strainers or portages. Water was still low enough to access some sand bars, b...

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Trapper's Run

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near Ruddock, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

4.72nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

31

Followed the trail from an existing post. First time doing so, and am very pleased with how Wikiloc works. Launch has changed somewhat as the highway has been overlaid and loose asphalt material is now part of launch. T...

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Whiskey Chitto; Grant to Mittie

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near Grant, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

9.39nm

Elevation +

180f

TrailRank

31

La 377 to La 26. Difficulty rating based on the section above the junction with Six Mile Creek. Many trees and downfalls to deal with. We did it under low water conditions (4.3 ft at the Oberlin gauge) Higher water condi...

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Lower Atchafalaya - Day 3, Calumet Cut to Burns Point

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near Fivemile Oaks, Louisiana (United States)

olmcdon

Distance

8.60nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

31

Another great day, perfect paddling conditions. I rated the trip as "difficult" overall. However, under less than ideal conditions it could get rough. I recommend a sea kayak or other closed vessel and you need to have c...

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Wild Azalea Trail - Segment 2

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near Castor Plunge, Louisiana (United States)

briefnotion

Distance

3.70mi

Elevation +

200f

TrailRank

31

Trail is available for bikes or hiking. Its clean but hilly most of the way. There isnt an easy way back, besides rewalking the tail, so prepare. (It's best to choose a launch point with a restroom nearby.)

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Half Moon Bayou

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near Krotz Springs, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

4.69nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

31

Very easy, scenic paddle. Launched from public boat launch for as nominal fee of $3. Self-service pay station is a steel pipe with a hole cut in the lid, which was surrounded by water due to recent heavy rainfall. Launch...

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Point Breeze - Morganza Landing

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near Point Breeze, Louisiana (United States)

olmcdon

Distance

31.87nm

Elevation +

1453f

TrailRank

30

A trip down the big river. Only two of three days recorded, my battery died. No "action" shots, conditions were too challenging to take any underway. Our take out was at the New Roads Landing.

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Wild Azalea Trail to Kincaid Lake Trail Loop

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near Castor Plunge, Louisiana (United States)

DustPan55

Distance

6.57mi

Elevation +

200f

TrailRank

30

Hike the Wild Azalea Trail to the Lakeshore/Lamotte Spur and hang a right. At the fork, stay left on the Lamotte Trail. Turn left at the Kincaid Lake trail and another left onto the Wild Azalea Trail Spur. Finally make a...

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Bayou Petite Anse at Avery Island

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near Avery Island, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

4.93nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

30

Can't say this was a nice, easy paddle! Going out with the tide falling against a strong head wind with gusts. Heading back with a tail wind, but against a falling tide. Still a nice paddle with beautiful weather. ...

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Lower Atchafalaya - Day one, Morgan City to the Gulf

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near Lagonda, Louisiana (United States)

olmcdon

Distance

18.02nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

30

A great paddle down a big river. We hit it under perfect conditions. I rated it as difficult based on the long distances involved and the potential for things to go bad. This was the first of three days with little oppor...

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Ouiska(Whiskey) Chitto Creek, Carpenter's Bridge to Hwy. 190

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near Harmony, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

11.85nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

30

Gauge at Mittie was around 5', and flow was around 2nm/hour. This gave us a good current with plenty of water in the creek, thus no portages and few tree falls and strainers to deal with. Plenty of beautiful, white sandy...

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Calcasieu River - Reeds Bridge to La 26

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near Canton, Louisiana (United States)

olmcdon

Distance

8.58nm

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

30

Done 2 days after the Oakdale segment. The river was holding at 13' on the Glenmora gauge and up to 11' at Oberlin. Great paddle! The river was up considerably from Friday at Reeds Bridge with strong current all the way ...

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Indian Creek Nature Trail

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near Valde Rouge (historical), Louisiana (United States)

Stormin

Distance

3.37mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

29

Beautiful hike near Indian Creek. Very well kept trail with even enough room for 2 or even 3 people to walk side by side. the most beautiful part of the hike is in the northern section of the trail.

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Bancker Grotto and Cemetery

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near Bancker, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

0.48mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

29

Bancker, LA The Cade family owned a plantation (named Bancker Plantation) on this site many years ago. My great-grandfather, William Cade (an Episcopalian) married Odile Broussard (a devout Catholic). They raised ten chi...

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Longleaf Vista Nature Trail in Kisatchie Wilderness Area

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near Red Dirt (historical), Louisiana (United States)

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Distance

1.69mi

Elevation +

167f

TrailRank

29

Short hard-surface nature trail. Nice walk with old interpretive signage. Can't really call it a hike. In most cases the interpretive signage was so old, the plant that it is identifying is either gone or overgrown (need...

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Cotile lake - South end

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near Wilda, Louisiana (United States)

olmcdon

Distance

4.05nm

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

29

Wilda community, this is my home water, we live just up the road from the boat launch, have paddled it many times. Easy access low pressure type paddle.

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