The Jourdan River Blueway Trail invites canoers and kayakers to explore a 8.5-mile trail through coastal floodplains and a riverine ecological system. The river trail links the McLeod Park canoe launch to the Bayou Talla boat launch. 

The tranquil waters of the upper Jourdan River offer a haven for birds, wildlife… and paddlers! From Bayou Bacon to Bayou Talla, the blueway trail guides kayakers and canoe enthusiasts past artesian springs, hardwood forests, and through the natural beauty of Hancock County. 

From the boat launch at McLeod Park, paddlers may go upriver past oxbow lakes and bluffs to Bayou Bacon. The trail continues downriver past sandbars, the Highway 603 bridge, and houses and restaurants of Jourdan River Shores to the Bayou Talla boat launch. The Jourdan River below McLeod Park is a popular area for high-speed water sports, so remain aware!