Hiking · Wetland boardwalk · Jean Lafitte area

Wetland Trace Boardwalk Wildlife Walk

A low-effort wetland boardwalk experience through south Louisiana habitat close to the city.

VerifiedNational park unit
Barataria Preserve, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana
Ken LundCC BY-SA 2.0
Time needed
0.8–1.5 hrs
Distance
Route-dependent
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Free
Booking
Not needed
Where
New Orleans
The experience

What to expect

A low-effort wetland boardwalk experience through south Louisiana habitat close to the city.

Location
Jean Lafitte area
Activity
Hiking · Wetland boardwalk
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Free
Booking
Not required
Best season
November through April

Conditions and cautions

Do not substitute currently closed Barataria routes. Verify current National Park Service construction notices.

Make the plan work

Plan your visit

Check the official source for current access, booking, and conditions. Then use the map and directions to plan your arrival.

Details to check before you go

These fields are part of the full listing standard and are not filled in for this adventure. Rather than guess at them, we are naming the gap — check the official source above for anything here that affects your plan.

  • Which boardwalk sections are currently open
  • Parking
  • Restrooms