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BAYOU STATE TRAIL ASSOCIATION
Established 2021
INTRODUCING THE BAYOU STATE TRAIL
Louisiana has long been one of only a few states without a long-distance trail over 100 miles. We've created one for our citizens which now provides a unique way of experiencing the beauty of the Bayou State!
We achieve this by providing volunteer, recreational, and educational opportunities for the diverse population of our state and beyond.
INTRODUCING THE BAYOU STATE TRAIL
Louisiana is only one of three states that does not have a long-distance trail over 100 miles. It’s time that we develop one for our citizens and provide a unique way to experience the beauty of the bayou state!
We achieve this by providing volunteer, recreational, and educational opportunities for the diverse population of our state and beyond.
THE BAYOU STATE TRAIL ASSOCIATION
We are the Bayou State Trail Association, a Louisiana nonprofit committed to the development, maintenance, and promotion of a network of hiking trails throughout the state, including the Bayou State Trail.
The Bayou State Trail is a near 500-mile footpath beginning in Bodcau Wildlife Management Area, just south of the Arkansas border, and ending in Morgan City, LA.
Our vision is to protect the natural, cultural, and historic landscapes along the Bayou State Trail for future generations by providing a continuous trail system built by and for the people of Louisiana.
We do this by providing volunteer, recreational, and educational opportunities for the diverse population of our state and beyond.
To get involved, sign up to be a new member, renewing member, volunteer, or donate today!
STAY UPDATED
December 13, 2022, the Town Council of Berwick affirmed their support of having the Bayou State Trail pass through town.
August 28, 2024, the Bayou State Trail Association announces a hikeable route of the Bayou State Trail that runs continuously for nearly 500 miles.
December 13, 2022, the Town Council of Berwick affirmed their support of having the Bayou State Trail pass through town.
February 13, 2023, the Natchitoches City Council approved a resolution to officially show support of the adoption of the Bayou State Trail infrastructure initiative.
December 13, 2022, the Town Council of Berwick affirmed their support of having the Bayou State Trail pass through town.
December 13, 2022, the Town Council of Berwick affirmed their support of having the Bayou State Trail pass through town.
November 21, 2022, the City Council of St. Martinville has affirmed their support of having the Bayou State Trail pass through their city.
November 21, 2022, the City Council of St. Martinville has affirmed their support of having the Bayou State Trail pass through their city.
June 2022, BSTA leaders officially report that a section of the Chicot Loop Trail had been declared to be a part of the Bayou State Trail.
June 2022, BSTA leaders officially report that a section of the Chicot Loop Trail had been declared to be a part of the Bayou State Trail.
Charter enthusiasts met and agreed to appoint and vote for leadership positions, making spearhead Brian Chriceol as President in January and former Rotarian District Governor Yvonne Normand as Vice President of the BSTA Trail Association in April, 2022.
Charter enthusiasts met and agreed to appoint and vote for leadership positions, making spearhead Brian Chriceol as President in January and former Rotarian District Governor Yvonne Normand as Vice President of the BSTA Trail Association in April, 2022.
In November 2021, a meeting took place in Baton Rouge whereby the concept and organizational network for a state trail association received an official nod and promise of support from Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. Subsequent of that, the BSTA was officially launched as an organization on November 13, 2021 to proceed with that goal.
In November 2021, a meeting took place in Baton Rouge whereby the concept and organizational network for a state trail association received an official nod and promise of support from Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. Subsequent of that, the BSTA was officially launched as an organization on November 13, 2021 to proceed with that goal.
In June 2021, the Rotary District 6200 signed a memorandum of understanding for support of the establishment of an association dedicated to the development of a group to support and bring a sustainable Louisiana trail to fruition.
In June 2021, the Rotary District 6200 signed a memorandum of understanding for support of the establishment of an association dedicated to the development of a group to support and bring a sustainable Louisiana trail to fruition.
MESSAGE FROM THE BSTA PRESIDENT
As an avid hiker and founding member of the BSTA, I am privileged and excited for having the opportunity in leading the development of the Bayou State Trail.
The response and support for this project has been overwhelming, and together we will make the development of the Bayou State Trail a reality!
BRIAN CHRICEOL
PRESIDENT – BSTA
MESSAGE FROM THE BSTA PRESIDENT
As an avid hiker and founding member of the BSTA, I am privileged and excited for having the opportunity in leading the development of the Bayou State Trail.
The response and support for this project has been overwhelming, and together we will make the development of the Bayou State Trail a reality!
BRIAN CHRICEOL
PRESIDENT – BSTA
VOLUNTEERING WITH BAYOU STATE TRAIL ASSOCIATION
The only thing we love more than trails is volunteers! Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Bayou State Trail Association. Our volunteers make generous contributions of their time and resources to help develop the trail for the enjoyment of future generations.
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