What kind of trails are there are Louisiana State Parks sites?
Most sites have “multi-use” trails, meaning they are suitable for hiking, biking or just strolling along enjoying nature. For the serious trail/mountain biking enthusiast, we usually recommend the bike trails at Chicot State Park near Ville Platte, which has 22 miles of trails (the largest trail in our system, as the trails at the other sites run about 2-5 miles in length). Lake Claiborne State Park and Lake D’Arbonne State Park, in the northern part of the state, also have bike trails available; their hilly terrain would also be enjoyed by serious mountain bikers. Fontainebleau and Fairview-Riverside State Parks, located on the north shore of Lake Ponchartrain, are close to the Tammany Trace, a 31-mile “rails to trails” conversion that goes from Slidell to Abita Springs. Equestrian trails Chemin-A-Haut State Park (318-283-0812) – Located 10 miles north of Bastrop in Morehouse Parish, this park has an eight-mile equestrian trail loop. Beginning at the campground where riders can overni
