The St. Tammany Trace is a long active park across the lake from New Orleans. It is used by hikers, joggers, bike riders, and other people for exercise and to get out side and have fun. Why not get married there? Ask your hiking or biking friends to gather, obey the posted rule, arrange for an officiant, have a marriage license and enjoy a unique elopement across the lake. See more on the St Tammany Trace here
http://www.tammanytrace.org/ and more on weddings here
http://www.figstreet.com/weddings
A fine spot to start is at the Abita Springs entry next to the Abita Brew Pub, refreshments are near. See more about Abita Springs here
http://www.townofabitasprings.com/
Trace Rules
Sunrise to Sunset
Use during closed hours is strictly prohibited
Trace Rangers, who ensure the safety of all Trace users, are available to answer questions and be of assistance on the Trace daily from sunrise to sunset. Rangers have the only authorized use of motorized vehicles on the Trace.
1. Roller Bladders yield to Cyclists
3. Joggers yield to Walkers
2. Cyclists yield to Joggers
4. Walkers yield to Horse
Stay on the appropriately marked designated trails.
Stay out of drainage ditches and other such structures not constructed for recreational use.
Pedestrians should stay on the right, along each side of the trail.
Slower traffic should stay to the right in each direction.
Passing traffic should notify slower traffic that they are passing by voice, horn or bell.
Submit horses to a Coggins test (required for all horses on the Trace).
On the main trail, keep horses at a walk in the area designated for horses.
Wear safety equipment: helmets, kneepads, elbow and wrist guards are required for roller bladders.
Helmets for cyclists and horsemen are strongly recommended.
St. Tammany Parish is not responsible for injuries or improper or unsafe use of Tammany Trace
facilities.
Obey all federal, state, and local traffic signs and laws.
Park only in designated areas.
Bring or walk pets
Exceed the 20mph speed limit
Trespass on private property
Disturb plant vegetation
Handle or feed wildlife
Carry or discharge firearms or fireworks
Drive any motorized or electric vehicles, such as ATVs, scooters, dirt bikes and go karts
Bring or use alcohol or controlled substances
Possess glass containers
Erect unauthorized structure
Swim, wade or dive
Start fires
Hunt
Litter
Camp
Race
Solicit
Lisa Pratt Maddox, Director
Tammany Trace
21490 Koop Drive Mandeville, LA 70471
985-867-9490 Fax: 985-871-6971