One of the best parts about Louisiana is that our weather is fairly mild, enabling us to go outside and enjoy the great outdoors year round. If you’re looking for a change of scenery from the hustle and bustle of city life, there’s a beautiful preservation area not too far from New Orleans where you can take a scenic stroll through the swamps. Check out this trail near New Orleans below!

You'll find the Bayou Coquille Trail within the Barataria Preserve.
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It's about a 30-minute drive south of New Orleans in Marrero, Louisiana.
Whether you're flying solo or with your whole family, the Bayou Coquille Trail is a wonderful little one-mile trail that's one of the most scenic in the state.
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The whole preserve is peppered with boardwalk and gravel trails that will take you on a beautiful journey through the surrounding swamps and wetlands.
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The boardwalk trails allow you access to parts of the swamps that you just wouldn't be able to get to any other way.
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Benches and informational placards along the trail are perfect for sitting for a spell and taking in the view or scanning for wildlife.
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Speaking of wildlife, you'll want to stay alert while on the trails. You never know what also may be using them...
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Barataria Preserve is in a pretty remote area, encompassing over 20,000 acres of wetlands, bayous, and swamps. When you're here, you're in their home, so you stand a good chance at spotting the many alligators, snakes, turtles, and other swamp critters that call the animal home.
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At the end of the trail, you'll come to a footbridge.
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And from the bridge, you'll have a picture-perfect view of the canals and marshes.
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Simply stunning, right?

If you’ve ever visited Barataria Preserve, let us know what you think about this trail near New Orleans in the comments!

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Barataria Preserve Visitor Center, 6588 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072, USA