Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge Boardwalk

PLEASE USE CAUTION AND CALL AHEAD REGARDING ACCESSIBLITY OF TRAILS.

Stroll the boardwalk through the Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy the beauty of cypress-tupelo swamps, the sight of alligators and numerous bird and fauna species - including the Louisiana black bear - which occur on the refuge but are shy and seldom seen

National wildlife refuge providing habitat for the Louisiana black bear and other wildlife of coastal Louisiana

Hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, canoeing, kayaking

Enjoy bird and nature watching on the boardwalk

A brochure is available at the kiosk

DIRECTIONS:  From Hwy. 90 West (Morgan City) take the Franklin exit LA 3211-Northwest Boulevard.  At the end of exit ramp take a left onto Northwest Boulevard and go under the overpass and go to the end of the road and then take a left onto the Frontage Road.  About .8 miles down the Frontage Road, turn right onto Yokely Rd. with Bayou Yokely Pumping Station on your left, go over levee on right you will see the parking area sign on your right for the Franklin Hiking Trail.

From Hwy. 90 East (Morgan City) take the Franklin exit LA 3211-Northwest Boulevard.  At the end of exit ramp take a right onto Northwest Boulevard and go to the end of the road and then take a left onto the Frontage Road.  About .8 miles down the Frontage Road, turn right onto Yokely Rd. with Bayou Yokely Pumping Station on your left, go over levee on right you will see the parking area sign on your right for the Franklin Hiking Trail.
GPS:  29.785472,-91.529076