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Running trails in Louisiana
197 trails across 51 cities in Louisiana, with the most in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport — including 28 paved, 18 loops, 36 shaded, and 5 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the Louisiana trails below.
Cities in Louisiana
Every city and town in Louisiana with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Baton Rouge
- New Orleans
- Shreveport
- Lafayette
- Slidell
- Mandeville
- Ruston
- Houma
- Bossier City
- Lake Charles
- Natchitoches
- Covington
- Alexandria
- Gonzales
- Monroe
- Zachary
- Bogalusa
- Gretna
- Hammond
- Morgan City
- New Iberia
- Thibodaux
- Baker
- Broussard
- Pineville
- Ponchatoula
- West Monroe
- Youngsville
- Abbeville
- Abita Springs
- Belle Chasse
- Boyce
- Breaux Bridge
- Carencro
- Cypress
- Denham Springs
- Derry
- Franklinton
- Greenwell Springs
- Jackson
- Keithville
- Kenner
- Metairie
- Minden
- Opelousas
- Provencal
- River Ridge
- ST FRANCISVLE
- St Martinville
- Sulphur
- Woodworth
Notable running trails in Louisiana
The Louisiana trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-Louisiana ranking →
New Orleans City Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 19,979 reviews
This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more.
Audubon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 8,890 reviews
Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.
Louis Armstrong Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 7,396 reviews
31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events.
Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 6,347 reviews
Riverfront park with 16 acres of green space, jogging paths & Mississippi river views.
Prien Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,989 reviews
29-acre lakeside park offering a boat launch, picnic tables & a children's water park & play area.
Millennium Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,935 reviews
Lakeside park featuring a fenced playground & a splash park, plus restrooms, lawns & picnic areas.
Independence Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,730 reviews
Tranquil community park with botanical gardens as well as soccer and tennis courts.
Girard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,588 reviews
Park featuring a pond, a pool, a basketball court, a tennis court, a rec center & more.
Crescent Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,510 reviews
Compact park along the river offering trails, picnic areas & views of the city skyline.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,466 reviews
Green space featuring a playground & splash pad, plus picnic shelters, a boat launch & walking path.
Audubon Riverview (Butterfly) Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,350 reviews
Recreation area along the Mississippi River offering sports fields, a playground & picnic areas.
Lake End Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,330 reviews
Lakefront park features cabins & campgrounds, plus a marina, walking trails, fishing & a playground.
Bogue Chitto State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,209 reviews
1,786-acre park featuring campsites & cabins, hiking, water activities & equestrian trails.
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,194 reviews
This protected marshland teeming with alligators & various bird species offers walkways & fishing.
Betty Virginia Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,140 reviews
Winding, 23-acre park offering a short trail, picnic tables, a playground & other features.
City-Brooks Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,124 reviews
Recreation destination & dog park with tennis courts, ball fields, a swimming pool & a fishing lake.
Lincoln Parish Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,090 reviews
Woodland park with mountain biking trails of varying elevations, plus a swimming lake & campsites.
New Iberia City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,047 reviews
Public facility with an outdoor swimming pool, a dog park & a number of walking trails.
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 905 reviews
Nature conservation area with visitor center & opportunities for hiking, fishing & wildlife viewing.
Forsythe Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 960 reviews
Designated children's park with play facilities, sports fields, a golf course & climbing units.
BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 862 reviews
Large facility surrounded by wildlife & plants houses live animal exhibits plus mineral displays.
Zemurray Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 865 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring a playground, a pond, baseball, a gazebo, a skate park & more.
Moncus Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 803 reviews
Sprawling park featuring a playground and splash pad, tree houses, walking paths and a lake.
Perkins Road Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 775 reviews
Neighborhood area with a skate park, BMX & bike tracks & a rock-climbing wall, plus a playground.
North Bossier Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 756 reviews
Recreational park offering walking trails & tennis courts, plus a covered playground & picnic area.
East Kings Highway Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 787 reviews
Many ducks swim in the pond at this grassy park with shade trees, a picnic area & playground.
Bogue Falaya Wayside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 736 reviews
This secluded riverfront area with oak trees has wooden play structures, picnic tables & a pavilion.
Mandeville Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 718 reviews
This community area offers an ampitheater, splash pad & a museum exploring local history.
North Sherwood Forest Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 724 reviews
Park featuring basketball courts, a splash pad, a playground, picnic tables and an indoor track.
Kees Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 722 reviews
Clean park offering a splash pad for kids of all ages along with swings and slides.
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Louisiana trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in Louisiana
- Best running trails in Louisiana — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 18 in Louisiana come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 5 in Louisiana are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 36 in Louisiana keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 30 in Louisiana have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 100 in Louisiana, and 40 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 48 in Louisiana have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 55 in Louisiana you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 39 in Louisiana are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 98 in Louisiana runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in Louisiana
- Trails with Restrooms
- Scenic Running Trails
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Shaded Running Trails
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)
- Trails with Mile Markers
- Flat & Fast Running Trails