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Jungle Gardens Gatehouse
4.8 ★★★★★ 221 Google reviews · Running trail in New Iberia, Louisiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jungle Gardens Gatehouse'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.
Scenic botanical park and gift shop featuring trails, trees, flowers and gators.
What runners say about Jungle Gardens Gatehouse
“It’s one of those places you can take at your own pace, just hop in the car and wind your way through gorgeous moss-covered oaks, quiet bayous, and seasonal blooms.”
“It’s one of those places you can take at your own pace, just hop in the car and wind your way through gorgeous moss-covered oaks, quiet bayous, and seasonal blooms.”
This place is so beautiful! Go inside and pay a small fee and get you a map and go explore! Breath taking! Gators, birds, plants, big beautiful trees. Buddha, benches, trails.
If you’re anywhere near Avery Island, Jungle Gardens in New Iberia is absolutely worth the stop. It’s one of those places you can take at your own pace, just hop in the car and wind your way through gorgeous moss-covered oaks, quiet bayous, and seasonal blooms.
It is a must see if your in these parts. Nothing was in bloom but it's winter, but you can see how beautiful it would be in full bloom. I wish I could have spent another day to walk deeper on the island. The wildlife is incredible and the grounds go on forever. The history is so amazing.
You must visit Avery Island it is absolutely gorgeous. The gators did not come out because it was raining. The walk and view was amazing!
Trail conditions & character
“It’s one of those places you can take at your own pace, just hop in the car and wind your way through gorgeous moss-covered oaks, quiet bayous, and seasonal blooms.”
“It’s one of those places you can take at your own pace, just hop in the car and wind your way through gorgeous moss-covered oaks, quiet bayous, and seasonal blooms.”
Plan your run at Jungle Gardens Gatehouse
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.
- Websitejunglegardens.org
- Phone+1 337-369-6243
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
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