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Lakefront Trail at Clearview Blvd.

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Metairie, Louisiana · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Lakefront Trail at Clearview Blvd.'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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

What runners say about Lakefront Trail at Clearview Blvd.

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (50 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Very long and safe and clear of cars, beautiful ride, way better than the lakefront in Orleans.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Unlike a lot of the more touristy areas, we got a chance to walk on a very peaceful area next to the lake.”

I am an avid cyclist and have frequented this trail many times since the mid 80s. Back then it was a narrow crude trail almost next to the water of Lake Ponchartrain that frequently was covered in many spots with debris from the lake.

★★★★☆ — Bud , Jun 2023

This is a beautiful neighborhood to access the lake front trail. Unlike a lot of the more touristy areas, we got a chance to walk on a very peaceful area next to the lake. In addition, the neighborhoods themselves here are really well kept and beautiful.

★★★★★ — Diana , Dec 2023

Long paved trail for bikes and pedestrians all along the lake. Nice and easy. People walk their dogs on the levee as well. It's nice to see that it is kept clean as well.

★★★★★ — Perrine , Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 50 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Very long and safe and clear of cars, beautiful ride, way better than the lakefront in Orleans.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Beautiful view and lots of ppl fishing waking dogs and riding their golf carts.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Unlike a lot of the more touristy areas, we got a chance to walk on a very peaceful area next to the lake.”

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Plan your run at Lakefront Trail at Clearview Blvd.

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Lakefront Trail at Clearview Blvd.

4525 Folse Dr, Metairie, LA 70006

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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.