Near Mississippi River Trail
The River is high on the Levee
Near Mississippi River Trail
Looking down the trail.
Near Mississippi River Trail
End of a segment.
Near Mississippi River Trail
Commerce on the Mississippi.
Near Mississippi River Trail
Looking toward Algiers Point

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Mississippi River Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
An excellent trail to view New Orleans.
8.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViews

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.29mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
1ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
24ft
High Point
11ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
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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Contributors
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