Louisiana, located in the southern U.S., ranges in terrain from rolling hills to the east of the Mississippi River to salt marshes and beaches along the coast.
The editors at Backpacker have created an extensive collection of popular trails and trips for hiking and backpacking Louisiana.
Explore wild Louisiana on this Ozark-like overnight tour.
Pack your paddle for a watery tour through the wild heart of cajun country
This gentle 6.2-mile hike opens up with an orchestra of bird song, then leads to a marshy coastline perfect for viewing sunsets. Bring bug repellent.
Check out the River Trail in South Carolina, the Florida Trail, or a loop in Mississippi and Virginia.
Your favorite Southeast trips—from dayhikes to weekenders to multiday trips.
Pioneer a brand-new trail in Louisiana's Atchafalaya swamp, where the gators are friendly. Really.
The mile-long walk invites contemplation like few other high point approaches.
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Louisiana.
There's more to the Louisiana's deep South than swamps and Cajun food.