Lacombe

The trail on the boardwalk is about a mile but you also have the option to walk the full hike which is 6.8 miles. It almost completely flat the whole time and its one of my favorite places to go near New Orleans. There's also free guided walks available as well with groups so you can learn more about the area. I started out in the guided group and then went adventuring out past where the group ...

Boy Scout Road is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Lacombe, Louisiana.

Sugarmill Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mandeville, Louisiana.

Cane Bayou Track is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mandeville, Louisiana.

Northlake Nature Center South Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Mandeville, Louisiana.

Altogether this is about a 1.5 mile walk from one end to the other, 3 miles there and back. It's often full of interesting people. Typically around sunset in the warmer months, you can find a man somewhere along the Lakefront playing his violin. The music is beautiful. I have no idea who he is but he plays very well. Needless to say, this is a particularly popular location in this area. However...

Neighborwoods Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mandeville, Louisiana.

Abita Creek Flatwoods is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Abita Springs, Louisiana.

Fairview-Riverside Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Madisonville, Louisiana.