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Royal Street, New Orleans – Bayou Metairie loop from New Orleans

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Louisiana

Orleans Parish

Royal Street, New Orleans – Bayou Metairie loop from New Orleans

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3.1

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Royal Street, New Orleans – Bayou Metairie loop from New Orleans

01:18

12.7km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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Parking

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234 m

St. Charles Avenue Streetcar

Highlight • Monument

The St. Charles Avenue line, is the oldest continuously operating street railway system in the world. It starts at the corner of St. Charles and Common Street and runs through the Garden District all the way to Claiborne Ave. and return. Fare is $1.25 each way. The cars are historic and with their open windows allow an intimate tour of the city. The cars stop only on request - pull the line, if you want to step out.

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782 m

Royal Street, New Orleans

Highlight • Historical Site

Royal Street is one of the original streets in the city and dates back to the early 18th century. The street now has art galleries, antique shops and many buildings showcasing the wrought iron features common in the architecture of New Orleans.

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1.05 km

French Quarter Historic Architecture

Highlight • Historical Site

The French Quarter is the historic heart of New Orleans and is considered the city's oldest district. Its origins date back to 1718, when the first buildings were built around the central square. Today, colorful facades, wrought-iron balconies, and colonial architecture characterize the area. Many houses date back to the Spanish period. The district was designated a historic landmark in 1965 and is a tourist attraction with museums, music clubs, cafes, and vibrant street art.

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5.86 km

Big Lake Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice walk; "right through the water" without getting wet - that's something 😀

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6.65 km

New Orleans City Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Traversed by a few paved roads, the City Park can be partially visited by bike and with plenty of places to park, it can also be a good point to start a route. The park is an exuberant respite of nature in the middle of the city and its ancient oak trees and moss canopies make it evident that this is one of the oldest urban parks in the country.

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7.01 km

Bayou Metairie

Highlight • River

Bayou Metairie was created when the Mississippi River shifted 2,600 years ago, and now it's the centerpiece of a city park. There are a number of bridges, benches, and lookouts that are meant for viewing the bayou. The trails in and around the wetlands are great for jogging.

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7.29 km

City Park

Highlight • Natural

Great trails through the live oaks, past the New Orleans Museum of Art and sculpture garden, and along the bayou. So beautiful!

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8.86 km

Lafitte Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

First it used to be the Carondelet Canal, then a railway corridor, it was transformed in 2015 to a 2.6 miles long park and bicycle and pedestrian pathway. It now connects the French Quarter and Armstrong Park to the Bayou St. John and City Park.

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12.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.51 km

2.49 km

1.34 km

351 m

Surfaces

5.62 km

4.16 km

1.52 km

1.40 km

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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49 %

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St. Charles Avenue Streetcar

Royal Street, New Orleans

French Quarter Historic Architecture

Big Lake Boardwalk

New Orleans City Park

Bayou Metairie

City Park

Lafitte Greenway

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