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Couturie Forest Main Entrance

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in New Orleans, Louisiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Couturie Forest Main Entrance's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

What runners say about Couturie Forest Main Entrance

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Never knew this cool place was here! If you're in City Park and looking to go walking in some woods but don't want to go out of the city, then go visit this little area. Just check it out.

★★★★★ — Jason , Feb 2025

We really enjoy the trails here. They are perfect for a leisurely walk with children. Our favorite parts are the big map area where we love to follow the roads to see where we live and also spotting critters in the water. The parking at the main entrance spot is a little lacking.

★★★★☆ — Anna , Nov 2025

Everything as expected. Easy to find, easy to park. Several areas to sit and look out at the water. Well kept trail. Will be back!

★★★★★ — Jimmy , Nov 2025

Beautiful little walk in City Park. Beautiful trees, egrets, herons and a lot of squirrels!

★★★★★ — Benjamin , Aug 2025

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Plan your run at Couturie Forest Main Entrance

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websiteneworleanscitypark.com
  • Phone(504) 483-9459
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–7 PM
Thursday 8 AM–7 PM
Friday 8 AM–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–7 PM
Sunday 8 AM–7 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Couturie Forest Main Entrance

1035 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.