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TrailheadWalk the Trail at the Barataria Preserve
ParkingThe preserve's 26,000 acres include bayous, swamps, marshes, and forests. Walk along boardwalks and dirt trails to spot animals including alligators and over 200 species ofbirds plus an ever-changing array of wildflowers and plants .
SurfaceDirt
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThe following trails are wheelchair accessible: Visitor Center Trail, Palmetto Trail, Bayou Coquille Trail, and the first third of Marsh Overlook Trail. See the trail map and trail map description to learn more about the preserve trails.
What you'll see 🌊 River or creek🌼 Wildflowers🦌 Wildlife

Get outside and on our trails! Every acre of the Barataria Preserve is as bountiful as it is beautiful. Whether you're a birder, bug enthusiast, nature lover or just want to catch a glimpse of Louisiana's decadant swamps and marsh, walking our trails is a must-do. The preserve's 26,000 acres include bayous, swamps, marshes, and forests. Walk along boardwalks and dirt trails to spot animals including alligators and over 200 species ofbirds plus an ever-changing array of wildflowers and plants . General trail and waterway information is available at the Barataria Preserve trail maps web page.

Tips
Pets are only allowed in parking areas and on the deck at the visitor center; pets in these areas must be on a leash and a human must be on the other end of the leash. Do not leave pets unattended in vehicles; pets in vehicles must have a human in the vehicle with them. Please clean up after your pet. Although service animals assisting people with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments are welcome everywhere, note that the presence of wildlife may mean that service animals may not be comfortable on preserve trails.
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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.