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Woodlands Conservancy’s Woodlands Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 159 Google reviews · Running trail in Belle Chasse, Louisiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Woodlands Conservancy’s Woodlands Trail'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 Woodlands Conservancy’s Woodlands Trail
“The trail is well maintained, clearly marked, and feels safe.”
“The trails right now are all really well groomed, offering a great place to trail run!”
“well marked but can be a little unkept, lots of wildlife, shady, but wear bug spray.”
“I also bring my dog here regularly, and it’s a great trail for leashed dogs who enjoy steady movement and calm surroundings.”
As a Cypress tree lover, this trail was amazing. All the different formations they made. Saw wildlife , 5 armadillos, 1 solamander, butterflies, squirrels, and 1 large boar. The trail is moderate as it has roots and cypress knees everywhere, there is a geocache route or whatever it's called and a few more.
The Woodlands trail is close to the city but offers a secluded retreat in nature. The trails right now are all really well groomed, offering a great place to trail run! I saw no critters when I went on a chilly morning mid Dec. Parking and bathrooms at the trailhead.
A hidden gem just 15 minutes from New Orleans proper. Pro tip, if you get to the SPCA you've gone too far. Posting a pic of the entrance sign, it is faded and easy to miss, so hope this helps. It's just before the Belle Chasse grade school, ALL the way down the long narrow gravel path.
Nature trail with two paths: one muddy, one rocky. This place offers night time adventures with reptile treks and the team is very knowledgeable. Great place to take a walk with your kids, your dog, or just by yourself, enjoying the nature and the surroundings.
Trail conditions & character
“I also bring my dog here regularly, and it’s a great trail for leashed dogs who enjoy steady movement and calm surroundings.”
“There is a short trail (<2 miles) and a larger loop of a 2 mile path to the ammo bunkers and a 3 mile path back through somewhat thicker and less treaded path.”
“The trail is moderate as it has roots and cypress knees everywhere, there is a geocache route or whatever it's called and a few more.”
“There are bathroom areas by the entrance which were decent.”
“Parking was weird because there is no designated spots.”
“well marked but can be a little unkept, lots of wildlife, shady, but wear bug spray.”
“It’s mostly flat with some gentle elevation changes, so it works well for walking, jogging, running, and longer endurance workouts.”
Plan your run at Woodlands Conservancy’s Woodlands Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewoodlandsconservancy.org
- Phone(504) 433-4000
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–6:30 PM |
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