Louisiana has hundreds of hiking trails worth exploring, and with the weather quickly propelling us into spring, it’s the perfect time to get outside and do some exploring. Located in the heart of Cajun Country, this one particular trail will make you feel like you’ve landed in a jungle. Let’s take a closer look.
Chicot State Park, located in Ville Platte, is the biggest state park in Louisiana.
randolphclan/Trip Advisor The park features 6,400 acres of beautiful rolling hills that surround the clear waters of Lake Chicot, a 2,000-acre manmade lake.
The lakeside cabins are quite popular for weekend getaways.
denisedavid/Trip Advisor The lake is stocked with tons of fish including largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill. There are three boat launches and a boat rental facility, making this place a fisherman’s paradise.
Perhaps the best part of this park is the nature trail.
denisedavid/Trip Advisor It’s one of the most scenic hiking trails in the state.
The extensive 20-mile trail completely encircles the lake and is perfect for hikers of any skill level.
Richard Byrd/Flickr The trail is best hiked between March and October.
This trail will lead you through the beautiful natural scenery of this park that will leave you speechless.
Heather Story/All Trails The dirt, gravel, and boardwalk trails will lead you through the bottomland hardwood forest, surrounding you with Louisiana’s most beautiful natural landscape.
The boardwalk parts of the trail are truly stunning.
Richard May/Flickr You’ll have the opportunity to see tons of wildlife including alligators, boars, deer, and several species of birds.
You’re going to love the views.
Zack Daigle/All Trails There are also several primitive campsites along the trail, so you can make a weekend out of it.
You can find Chicot State Park at 3469 Chicot Park Rd, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586.
Matt Ramirez/All Trails Clear your weekend plans and go explore!
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The park features 6,400 acres of beautiful rolling hills that surround the clear waters of Lake Chicot, a 2,000-acre manmade lake.
denisedavid/Trip Advisor
The lake is stocked with tons of fish including largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill. There are three boat launches and a boat rental facility, making this place a fisherman’s paradise.
It’s one of the most scenic hiking trails in the state.
Richard Byrd/Flickr
The trail is best hiked between March and October.
Heather Story/All Trails
The dirt, gravel, and boardwalk trails will lead you through the bottomland hardwood forest, surrounding you with Louisiana’s most beautiful natural landscape.
Richard May/Flickr
You’ll have the opportunity to see tons of wildlife including alligators, boars, deer, and several species of birds.
Zack Daigle/All Trails
There are also several primitive campsites along the trail, so you can make a weekend out of it.
Matt Ramirez/All Trails
Clear your weekend plans and go explore!
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Address: 3469 Chicot Park Rd, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586
