Bayou Macon Paddling Trail
Region
Monroe - Ruston Area
Type of Route
Bayou
Difficulty
Intermediate
Paddling Bayou Macon is an exciting journey through rural Louisiana. This quiet waterway meanders through the belly of the Louisiana cotton kingdom back to nearby Pioneer, Louisiana. As you float through the flat-water trail, enjoy birding and wildlife viewing.
After your jaunt through the state’s cotton capital, visit the Louisiana State Cotton Museum in nearby Lake Providence. You’ll learn about cotton farming, sure, but also the Delta blues, an exciting part of the state’s music history.
Learn more about the area: West Carroll
Contact Info:
Poverty Point World Heritage Site
Address: 6859 La. Hwy. 577, Pioneer, LA 71266
Telephone: (318) 926-5492
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