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Mississippi River Trail

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  2. LA
  3. …Southern Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
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“An excellent trail to view New Orleans. ”

Kevin Rumsey
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8.6

Miles

13.9

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Point to Point

24' 7 m

High

14' 4 m

Low

39' 12 m

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40' 12 m

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Views

Need to Know

Parking locations along the trail, along with some restrooms.

Description

This trail is also known as The Levee Path, and has a spectacular view of the Mississippi River and New Orleans. The total length of the trail (which is not continuous) is 22 miles. It is open to runners, walkers, and cyclists alike.

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Land Manager: US Army Corps - Bonnet Caree Spillway Office

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Kevin Rumsey
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#2

in New Orleans

#72

in Louisiana

#15,940

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Looking down the trail.
Dec 25, 2021 near Arabi, LA
River Trail looking at New Orleans
Apr 7, 2021 near Gretna, LA
The River is high on the Levee
Mar 14, 2019 near Arabi, LA
Commerce on the Mississippi.
Dec 25, 2021 near Arabi, LA
Sunset
Apr 7, 2021 near Gretna, LA
Under Business 90 Bridge.
Dec 25, 2021 near Gretna, LA

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