Chicot State Park Arboretum Trail
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louisiana · Evangeline County

Chicot State Park Arboretum Trail

Botanical loop with labeled trees.

Rating
Length
1.0 mi
Difficulty
1
County
Evangeline

About This Trail

This educational nature trail winds through a carefully curated arboretum featuring native Louisiana trees and plants, each identified with informative plaques. The shaded loop is perfect for learning to identify species from stately magnolias to swamp-loving cypress, and the flat, well-maintained path welcomes hikers of all ages and abilities. Interpretive materials available at the park office enhance the botanical experience.

Location

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Coordinates: 30.8, -92.2833 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Ville Platte, take LA-3042 north for 7 miles to Chicot State Park. Enter the park and follow signs to the Arboretum Trail parking, located near the park's nature center on the eastern shore of Lake Chicot.

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