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Stop number 7: New Orleans to Covington, Louisiana 2302 Miles

We are finally getting to one of the famous rail to trail biking destinations: The Tammany Trace! We were so excited and hopeful it wouldn’t rain. It was cloudy but beautiful .

The Tammany Trace is located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a beautiful trail going through five St. Tammany Parish (counties to us) communities. The trail is 27.5-miles with just beautiful views of woods and wetlands and runs through wonderful little towns like Covington, Abita Springs and Mandeville.

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Stop number 6: The Woodlands, Texas to New Orleans, La. 2261 miles

Somewhere along the way, we decided to have an extended stay in New Orleans and ride some of the trails around the city. We were so excited to really spend time in that city. I have been there many times for work but never had the opportunity to explore the different areas of this colorful city. We were always working and partying (after work, of course) in the French Quarter so who knew there was more? As it turns out there is lots more to the city than just the French Quarter (but I love it anyway).

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