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St. Tammany Trace Parish Paved Bike Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · Running trail in Slidell, Louisiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from St. Tammany Trace Parish Paved Bike Trailhead'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.
Paved, car-free path offering various outdoor activities such as walking, running, biking and inline skating.
What runners say about St. Tammany Trace Parish Paved Bike Trailhead
“Quiet, well maintained, shady, smooth, and interesting things to see along the way.”
“The trace is a beautiful paved pathway for riding, skating, boarding or just walking or running.”
“Quiet, well maintained, shady, smooth, and interesting things to see along the way.”
“The sense of community along the trail is wonderful—fellow trail users are always friendly, and the well-marked path makes it easy to navigate.”
“Quiet, well maintained, shady, smooth, and interesting things to see along the way.”
The Trace is a beautiful place to ride your bike or walk/jog if you like. Attached are random photos I’ve taken of wildlife or landmarks along the way from Covington to Slidell. I was impressed with all the clean restrooms and facilities!
This is a nice little part of slidell that still has some nature to it. It's got lots of paths and is great for biking or walking. You can bring your kids to play on the playground also. It's completely free and handicap accessible also!
loved the trail. was a good day with the family! trail is clean, wide & smooth. lots of shade. loved all the trailhead stops. never did find the Lacomb Trailhead though or even a sign. will be returning!
A true treasure, not only the trail-head but the nearly 30 miles of trail. Our group had people who traveled all the way from Houston just to ride it.
Trail conditions & character
“The trace is a beautiful paved pathway for riding, skating, boarding or just walking or running.”
“The Covington Trailhead and Mandeville Trailhead add to the experience with their visitor centers, restrooms, and occasional live music events.”
“The Covington Trailhead and Mandeville Trailhead add to the experience with their visitor centers, restrooms, and occasional live music events.”
“Whether you're biking, walking, jogging, or even rollerblading, the smooth, paved path makes for an enjoyable and accessible experience for all skill levels.”
“Rails to trails, patrolled by rangers, smooth path, wooded, has water and bike pump and restrooms at Mile marler 21.”
“Quiet, well maintained, shady, smooth, and interesting things to see along the way.”
“Whether you're biking, walking, jogging, or even rollerblading, the smooth, paved path makes for an enjoyable and accessible experience for all skill levels.”
Plan your run at St. Tammany Trace Parish Paved Bike Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitetammanytrace.org
- Phone+1 985-781-1229
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7:30 pm |
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