This canoe trail explores the clear and scenic waters of Chicot Lake which is part of a state park that is also home to the Louisiana State Arboretum. The lake is surrounded by lots of diverse vegetation and forested terrain that results in some dramatic scenery and lots of opportunity for viewing wildlife. The canoe trail can be paddled in smaller sections and accessed from multiple launch sites. The trip can be done as a shorter one-way trip by shuttling vehicles between access sites or as a longer out-and-back trip. The state park also offers picnicing, camping, and lots of hiking trails.