Hiking Trails & Parks in Louisiana
998 mapped trails and 138 parks across Louisiana. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Louisiana
Louisiana has 998 mapped hiking trails and 138 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 73 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 73 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Louisiana
A spatially-sampled view of 304 trail and park locations across Louisiana’s counties.
Louisiana Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 73 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Louisiana
Parks & Campgrounds in Louisiana
Longest Trails in Louisiana
Hiking guides & rankings for Louisiana
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Louisiana, Ranked
Louisiana's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichLouisiana's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Louisiana trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Louisiana
Ten gentle, well-marked Louisiana trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Louisiana
Louisiana's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Louisiana
Federal parks and recreation areas in Louisiana ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Louisiana: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Louisiana's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.