Trace Rules and Etiquette

With the help of $1.4 million in federal dollars through Transportation Enhancements, the Parish preserved this rail corridor through the federal government's railbanking program, which allows out-of-service rail corridors to be used as trails. The entire Trace has been surfaced with asphalt, and as a result, it is a handicapped-accessible facility that allows for a variety of uses, including walking, running, skating, and bicycling. A separate equestrian path parallels the Trace in several places.

• Rollerbladers yield to Cyclists
• Cyclists yield to Joggers
• Joggers yield to Walkers
• Walkers yield to Horses
• Stay on the designated trails that are marked appropriately. 
• Stay out of drainage ditches and other structures not constructed for recreational use.
• Pedestrians should stay on the right, on each side of the trail.
• Slower traffic stay to the right in each direction.
• Passing traffic should notify slower traffic that they are passing by voice, horn or bell.
• All horses on the trace must be submitted to a Coggins test. You can learn more here.
• On the main trail, keep horses at a walk in the area designated for horses.
• Wear safety equipment: helmets, knee pads, elbow and wrist guards are required for roller bladers. Helmets for cyclists and horsemen are strongly recommended.
• St. Tammany Parish is not responsible for injuries or improper use of Tammany Trace facilities.
• Obey all federal, state, and local traffic signs and laws.
• Park only in designated areas.
• No Pets Allowed.
• Please do not feed the wildlife.