61 trails · 489 trail miles · Best season: October – April
Louisiana offers unique hiking through bayou landscapes, moss-draped cypress swamps, and longleaf pine savannas. The Wild Azalea Trail is the state's longest, winding through Kisatchie National Forest.
Best Season
October – April
Terrain
Bayous, cypress swamps, coastal marshes, pine forests
Top Trail: Louisiana State Forest Hidden Valley Trail
Louisiana has 61 hiking trails covering 489 trail miles across 1 national parks and 34 state parks.
The best hiking season in Louisiana is October – April. The terrain includes bayous, cypress swamps, coastal marshes, pine forests.
The top hiking destinations in Louisiana include Kisatchie National Forest, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, Chicot State Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Louisiana include Wild Azalea Trail (31 mi), Bayou Coquille Trail.
The highest-rated trail in Louisiana is Louisiana State Forest Hidden Valley Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.