Visiting New Orleans!

I'm not sure what "canal" you're talking about, there is no longer a canal on Canal Street. There is a park and path along the river at Woldenberg Park, nice for strolling but a little short for running.

My favorite place to run in New Orleans is from the French Quarter to Audubon Park along street car tracks on St. Charles Avenue, about six miles each way if you include the jogging path at Audubon. If you wanted a shorter route just ride the streetcar out on St. Charles until you lop of the distance you don't want to run.

New Orleans is a typical modern urban area. As such there are places you can go where you are safe, places where you are at risk, and places I wouldn't go with an armed band on a dare. I would imagine for a single young lady those places are fewer than they would be for a grizzled old bear. Be careful, stay in crowds, check with your hotel concierge and stay safe.

If you have any more questions or need specific tips, post them here or PM me