Hiking Trails & Parks in Louisiana
998 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 138 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Louisiana. Free trail maps for every listing — 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
Curated Guides for Louisiana
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Louisiana?
Yes — we have 998 mapped hiking and walking trails in Louisiana, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Louisiana for families?
37th Street near Kenner is one of the best family picks in Louisiana — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Louisiana?
Each of the 998 trails in Louisiana has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has 138 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (50 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Louisiana?
Yes — 15 of Louisiana's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is DELTA NATIONAL FOREST - CAMPING with 56 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
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.