Visit Covington
The most recently completed section of The Trace is in downtown Covington. At the convergence of two rivers, Covington became known as the official port of St. Tammany in the late 1800s. Today, this artists' haven offers eclectic shopping and trendy sidewalk cafes without losing its turn-of-the-century charm.

Visit Abita Springs
For longer journeys, the getting-on or stopping-off point, according to your latitudinal preference, is in Abita Springs. Abita Springs was built around artesian spring wells that were long believed to have medicinal properties. Combine the wells and lush pine forests, and you'll know why it's called "The Ozone Belt". Parking, rest room facilities, and water are available at the Abita Springs Park.

Visit the Tammany Trace Trailhead
When you encounter the Green Caboose, you have reached the Tammany Trace Trailhead. Here, you can refresh yourself and learn more about St. Tammany. The caboose serves as the information and souvenir center and ranger office for The Trace. Parking, rest rooms, water fountains, a playground, pavilion and picnic tables are located here.

Visit Mandeville Trailhead
Mandeville, aptly called a bedroom community, flourished when wealthy New Orleanians began to build resorts along the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront in the 1800s. Not so long ago, there were no stoplights, gated communities or the causeway, until recently the world's longest bridge. But with its upscale shopping districts and some of the best eateries around, fashionable Mandeville has something to offer everyone. Like the Tammany Trace Trailhead, the Mandeville Trailhead provides parking, rest room facilities, an amphitheater, and an information and souvenir station.

Visit Bayou Lacombe and Fontainbleau State Park
The trip to Lacombe is tranquil and beautiful. You'll understand why Pierre le Moyne d'Iberville settled in the area that's now called Fontainbleau State Park. Little did he know that he would be sharing the scenic, cypress-kneed Bayou Lacombe with the Choctaw Indians who called Bayou Lacombe "Goose Point."

Visit Slidell / Carollo Trailhead
The railroad was truly the catalyst for Slidell's birth. Today, Slidell is the largest city in St. Tammany Parish. Trace visitors can take in everything from Bayou Lacombe to the edge of the city at Thompson Road. Parking, rest rooms, and water are available at the Slidell Trailhead.