The Best Trails in Louisiana (United States)

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  • Woodworth Loop

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    Road Motorbike
    near Vortex (historical), Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    12.94mi
    Elevation +
    2454f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo of Woodworth Loop Photo of Woodworth Loop Photo of Woodworth Loop

    This is definitely the meanest trail out here. I am marking it difficult, not because it is brutal, or treacherous, but because it is for the advanced rider. (way beyond my capability, but I will do my best to describe t...

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  • Mittie - Stanley

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Mittie, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    19.18nm
    Elevation +
    9268f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo of Mittie - Stanley Photo of Mittie - Stanley Photo of Mittie - Stanley

    A great paddle on a beautiful river. We caught it on the perfect weekend, the weather was great and we had the river to ourselves. We had 9 paddlers Saturday, three campers and were joined by 5 others for Sunday. A good ...

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  • Upper Atchafalaya

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Ashridge (historical), Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    66.33nm
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo of Upper Atchafalaya Photo of Upper Atchafalaya Photo of Upper Atchafalaya

    Three Rivers to Butte La Rose. Three day trip under really good conditions following the passage of a spring cold front. The river was just below 30" at the Simmesport gauge which gave us a pretty good current and north ...

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  • Hardwater Lake

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Bob, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    4.19nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo of Hardwater Lake Photo of Hardwater Lake Photo of Hardwater Lake

    Nice, heavily wooded, shady paddle. Launch is really easy for kayaks. Shore is somewhat sandy and there is plenty of room away from concrete boat ramp. Fairly litter free. Plenty of parking, but no restroom facilities. H...

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  • Caroline Dormon Trail

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    Hiking
    near Red Dirt (historical), Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    10.18mi
    Elevation +
    2365f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo of Caroline Dormon Trail Photo of Caroline Dormon Trail Photo of Caroline Dormon Trail

    Beautiful hike through the Kisatchie Hills with numerous rock bottom streams and diverse scenery throughout. The most scenic area of the trail is near the Kisatchie Bayou Recreation area.

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  • Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Dauterive Landing, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    4.64nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo of Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Photo of Lake Fausse Pointe State Park Photo of Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

    Nice, easy, slow paddle with a couple of caveats. Most of this paddle is in abandoned oil field canals, so paddling is straight with little to no winding banks or shade. Nice scenery though. As long as you stay in the ma...

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  • Hickman Trail

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    Road Motorbike
    near Thomas (historical), Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    14.02mi
    Elevation +
    1850f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo of Hickman Trail Photo of Hickman Trail Photo of Hickman Trail

    Motorcycle, Four wheeler, Horseback, or hiking trail. No difficulty for most of the trail, except for a few steep parts and one mud puddle that really slowed me down. I was able to dig the bike out, picture provided, and...

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  • North Loop of Camp Claibrone

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    Quad
    near Vortex (historical), Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    20.05mi
    Elevation +
    3123f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 4.17
    Photo of North Loop of Camp Claibrone Photo of North Loop of Camp Claibrone Photo of North Loop of Camp Claibrone

    This is probably the easiest of the Camp Claiborne trails. No big surprises and lots of big wide trails with plenty of places to go with plenty of fun. The most difficulty I had was on the northwest corner. I hope you en...

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    I am rating it as difficult for those of you who haven't seen this much sand. If you are used to sand the trail isn't th...
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  • near Grant, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    9.25nm
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo of Ouiska(Whiskey) Chitto Creek - Hwy. 377 to Hwy. 26 Photo of Ouiska(Whiskey) Chitto Creek - Hwy. 377 to Hwy. 26 Photo of Ouiska(Whiskey) Chitto Creek - Hwy. 377 to Hwy. 26

    Hwy. 26 river gauge level at 4.4' made this paddle doable. Any lower and a lot of time would be spent dealing with downed trees across creek. Put in at Hwy. 377 was easy, all though slippery. Just ask my paddle buddy as ...

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  • near Hineston, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    7.08nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of Calcasieu River - Hineston to Strothers Landing Photo of Calcasieu River - Hineston to Strothers Landing Photo of Calcasieu River - Hineston to Strothers Landing

    Both launch site and take out were very accessible. This section needs to be done only when water is at 12'/just at flood stage. Smaller sit-in kayaks highly recommended. The current was swift and there were many fallen ...

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  • LongLeaf Pine Trail

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    Hiking
    near Dove Creek Mobile Home Park, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    4.43mi
    Elevation +
    62f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of LongLeaf Pine Trail Photo of LongLeaf Pine Trail Photo of LongLeaf Pine Trail

    Great trail. When you get to quad 5 take right to stay on blue. If you cross bridge it’ll take you to the extension which comes out at main gate.

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  • Osprey Cove/Atchafalaya Southern Flats

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Dauterive Landing, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    6.30nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of Osprey Cove/Atchafalaya Southern Flats Photo of Osprey Cove/Atchafalaya Southern Flats Photo of Osprey Cove/Atchafalaya Southern Flats

    Nice, easy Atchafalaya Basin paddle. Launched from Bayou Benoit Landing, which is a free, large boat launch with a floating dock and two boat ramps. Parking is plentiful. No restroom facilities. Launched near the souther...

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  • Whisky Chitto; Mittie - Stanley

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Mittie, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    18.75nm
    Elevation +
    253f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo of Whisky Chitto; Mittie - Stanley Photo of Whisky Chitto; Mittie - Stanley Photo of Whisky Chitto; Mittie - Stanley

    Put in at La 26 east of Mittie down to US 190 just west of Kinder. The upper section from Mittie to Carpenters Bridge is heavily used by outfitter guides through the spring and summer. I'd avoid tourist season! Really an...

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  • Calcasieu River; Oberlin - Stanley

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Oberlin, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    17.21nm
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo of Calcasieu River; Oberlin - Stanley Photo of Calcasieu River; Oberlin - Stanley Photo of Calcasieu River; Oberlin - Stanley

    Another great paddle on the Calcasieu. Like others before, this section requires high water. Numerous downed trees and sandbars would make for a very long day and lots of portages in low water conditions. The river gauge...

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  • Bayou Sara - St. Francisville, LA

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Fulda (historical), Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    4.91nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo of Bayou Sara - St. Francisville, LA Photo of Bayou Sara - St. Francisville, LA Photo of Bayou Sara - St. Francisville, LA

    Lafayette Paddle Club members and friends put in at low water crossing bridge on Tunica St. Muddy in some spots getting from road to river edge, but not a problem. Water level was fairly low, but with a good current unti...

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  • Voyage to Butte Larose

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Henderson, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    8.69nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo of Voyage to Butte Larose Photo of Voyage to Butte Larose Photo of Voyage to Butte Larose

    South Louisiana Kayak Adventures created this trip from Henderson Louisiana to the boat launch in Butte Larose. Just under 9 miles and 5.5 hrs in the water. There were 4 kayaks with us on this trip. It was a hot day but ...

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  • Indian Creek Nature Trail

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    Hiking
    near Valde Rouge (historical), Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    3.18mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo of Indian Creek Nature Trail Photo of Indian Creek Nature Trail Photo of Indian Creek Nature Trail

    Easy hike of just over 3.1 miles. Clean cut without mud and plenty of wildlife. I saw plenty of deer, ducks, leaf cutting ants, and a few fishermen and campers. With some, small amounts, of deer footage. Some of the ants...

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  • Atchafalaya Basin

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Henderson, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    3.94nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo of Atchafalaya Basin Photo of Atchafalaya Basin Photo of Atchafalaya Basin

    Launched out of Kern's Landing for a nominal fee of $2 per kayak/canoe. Self service fee box in use. No specific canoe/kayak launch, but ground gently sloped right down to the water. Little muddy, but not too bad. If you...

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  • Iatt Lake

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Faircloth, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    9.19nm
    Elevation +
    49f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo of Iatt Lake Photo of Iatt Lake Photo of Iatt Lake

    From the Forest Service boat ramp at the Observation Point to the South landing. We had been warned that aquatic vegetation would be an problem (and it was) but after our aborted start from the LA 122 bridge, Mike and I ...

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  • Lake Bigeux

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Henderson, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    7.43nm
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo of Lake Bigeux Photo of Lake Bigeux Photo of Lake Bigeux

    In the heart of the basin! Great paddle on a beautiful spring morning. We traveled a fair long ways under the interstate, just because we could. I don't really recommend it. It is hard to understand how really loud the t...

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  • Wild Azalea Trail (Stage 1)

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    Hiking
    near Milford (historical), Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    4.60mi
    Elevation +
    328f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo of Wild Azalea Trail (Stage 1) Photo of Wild Azalea Trail (Stage 1) Photo of Wild Azalea Trail (Stage 1)

    Started from the Valentine Lake trailhead. Hot and humid, but lots of wildlife - wild turkey, boar, and snakes. The bridge at mile 4.2 was damaged from a forest fire.

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  • Lakeshore Trail

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    Hiking
    near Castor Plunge, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    6.48mi
    Elevation +
    351f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo of Lakeshore Trail Photo of Lakeshore Trail Photo of Lakeshore Trail

    Very good hiking or biking trail. (Warning: The trail begining is a spur from the Wild Azalea trail.)

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  • Little Alabama

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    Kayak\/Canoe
    near Sherburne, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    7.96nm
    Elevation +
    33f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo of Little Alabama Photo of Little Alabama Photo of Little Alabama

    Easy paddle on a beautiful morning - we did get rained on at the take-out. Score it as the price you pay, it was getting hot, the rain was refreshing - and soaking!

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  • Wild Azalea - Segment 4

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    Hiking
    near Castor Plunge, Louisiana (United States)
    Distance
    3.06mi
    Elevation +
    226f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of Wild Azalea - Segment 4 Photo of Wild Azalea - Segment 4 Photo of Wild Azalea - Segment 4

    A fairly easy segment of the Wild Azalea Trail. There are plenty camping areas on the trail and the Castor Creek Scenic Area has some of the largest pine trees I have ever seen. The trail is open to both hikers and cycli...

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