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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
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
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
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.
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.
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!
Beautiful little walk in City Park. Beautiful trees, egrets, herons and a lot of squirrels!
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 |
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