The Best Trails in Louisiana (United States)

Calcasieu River - Oakdale to Reeds Bridge

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near Oakdale, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 10.82nm
Elevation +: 10f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofCalcasieu River - Oakdale to Reeds Bridge

Done with Chicotbill and Mike V. 9/25. Great paddle under high water conditions. The river was at 13' on the Glenmora gauge, 7' and rising at Oberlin. Put in at the Weir SW of Oakdale. High water conditions needed due to...

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Bayou Portage and Bayou Grand Gueule Loop

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near Portage, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 6.81nm
Elevation +: 3f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofBayou Portage and Bayou Grand Gueule Loop

Launched at end of Bayou Portage rd. Paddled down the bayou and into Dauterive Lake. Paddled on the east side of the lake till we got to Bayou Benoit. Paddled up the bayou to where it intersects with Bayou Amy. We then ...

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Camp Claiborne Boyscout Camp Trail

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near Vortex (historical), Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 15.71mi
Elevation +: 2963f
TrailRank: 29

Just my luck. The first trail I picked was one of the most difficult. There are far too many trail for me alone to map out, I will try though. I forgot the name of this one (orange2 or ??? mainloop) but the trail was des...

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Valentine Lake Trail

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near Milford (historical), Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 1.93mi
Elevation +: 49f
TrailRank: 28

This is a simple well kept trail for campers and visitors of Valentine lake. Simple restroom facilities exist at both the day use and campground areas. Other grounds exist but have been closed at this time. Non motorized...

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Wild Azalea Trail - Segment 1

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near Castor Plunge, State of Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 4.99mi
Elevation +: 292f
TrailRank: 28

This is just a portion of the Wild Azalea Trail. You can bike or hike trail. There isn't an easy way to return to the trail head unless you bike the roads, which is easy enough, so check the maps before you go to make su...

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South Toledo Bend State Park OHV Trail

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near Rock (historical), Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 7.31mi
Elevation +: 627f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofSouth Toledo Bend State Park OHV Trail

First of three trails recorded on our historic three trail day! We had one dirt bike, one ATV, and one UTV for this ride. This OHV park has a total of 9 separate loop trails with a central (spine) trail along a powerline...

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Calcasieu River - Oakdale weir to Reed's Bridge

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near Oakdale, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 11.86nm
Elevation +: 0f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofCalcasieu River - Oakdale weir to Reed's Bridge

Lower middle river at flood stage. Water level at 13' and rising. Rated moderate due to current and strainers. River is wider at this point, so not too many full width trees down to navigate around. However, there were e...

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Hardwater Lake

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near Bob, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 4.06nm
Elevation +: 16f
TrailRank: 28

Great paddle on a small scenic lake. Beautiful old-growth cypress. The lake is bordered by Little River to the east.

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Vermilion Paddle Trail from Camilia launch to South Lafayette Park launch

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near Broadmoor, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 4.39nm
Elevation +: 3f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofVermilion Paddle Trail from Camilia launch to South Lafayette Park launch

Easy put in and take out. Both have canoe/ kayak launches. Easy paddle downriver through lovely area of Lafayette.

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Bayou B. Day 2

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near Wilmot, Arkansas (United States)

olmcdon

Distance: 19.57nm
Elevation +: 121f
TrailRank: 28

Lake Enterprise to Jones LA. Comments from day 1 about the need for high water conditions still apply, many fallen trees would cause concern at low levels. We camped on the edge of a corn field just past Horseshoe Lake.

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Driskill Mountain

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near Driscoll (historical), Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 1.74mi
Elevation +: 118f
TrailRank: 27

Easy hike to Louisiana's highest point. Google Earth directions will bring you to the wrong spot, so use wikiloc directions to trailhead. Parking is a shared lot with the Mount Zion Presbyterian Church. Well marked, wide...

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Chicot State Park Paddle Trail - East Landing Launch to North Landing Launch

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near Omo (historical), Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 2.95nm
Elevation +: 3f
TrailRank: 27

Photo ofChicot State Park Paddle Trail - East Landing Launch to North Landing Launch

Super easy paddle following the trail, doing trail maintenance, trash pickup and taking pics of Lotus flowers. Mainly removed vegetation growing up at the base of trees that were blocking the signs. Also removed hanging ...

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Lower Atchafalaya, Day 2. Campground Pass to Calumet Cut

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near Fivemile Oaks, Louisiana (United States)

olmcdon

Distance: 10.41nm
Elevation +: 3f
TrailRank: 27

Photo ofLower Atchafalaya, Day 2. Campground Pass to Calumet Cut

Day 2 Atchafalaya basin to Wax Lake. Another great day under optimum conditions. Five miles of open water across Atchafalaya Bay will get and keep your attention. Pay attention to the weather, even under good conditions ...

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Atchafalaya: Butte la Rose to Calumet, Day 1

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near Butte La Rose, Louisiana (United States)

olmcdon

Distance: 15.02nm
Elevation +: 194f
TrailRank: 27

Photo ofAtchafalaya: Butte la Rose to Calumet, Day 1

Put in on the Little Atchafalaya at the Butte la Rose public launch, great facility easy access. Robert and I did it tandem in my canoe. Low water level (7ft @ Simmesport) resulted in little current and lots of paddling!

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Cypress Island Preserve

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near Azema (historical), Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 5.59mi
Elevation +: 39f
TrailRank: 27

Circular loop around the Cypress Islnd reserve. First half is on a nice trail. Second half is a less nice gravel road. Flat trail. Very beautiful views of the lake and the forest.

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Backbone Trail, Kisatchie Forest

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near Red Dirt (historical), Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 7.55mi
Elevation +: 568f
TrailRank: 27

The Backbone Trail is located off of Long Leaf Vista road in Kisatchie Forest (just off of Highway 117).

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Longleaf Vista Nature Trail

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near Red Dirt (historical), Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 2.23mi
Elevation +: 784f
TrailRank: 26| 4.0

A very easy and simple walking trail. The length is 1.5 mi full circle. Plenty of places to picnic at start. Benches to sit and rest are available all along the way. A gazebo is at the vista point. Two natural buttes. De...

Great trail with great views

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Chicot State Park

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near Omo (historical), Louisiana (United States)

Chicotgal

Distance: 4.05nm
Elevation +: 3f
TrailRank: 26

Launch at South boat launch and paddled to the south through plenty of Tupelo groves and the followed trail to the boom. The boom is trying to keep the giant salvinia from spreading into the test of the lake.

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The Forks Catahoula

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near Catahoula, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 2.16nm
Elevation +: 3f
TrailRank: 24

Super easy, laid back paddle to explore the forks on the south end of Catahoula Lake. Added a short walk-about in the woods just to stretch out legs. Launch at the public boat launch in Catahoula, located on Catahoula Pa...

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Big Branch Trail

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near Markee, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 9.50mi
Elevation +: 525f
TrailRank: 23

Big Branch Trail is a 9.5 mile loop in the Kisatchie Forest, Vernon Unit. Camping is available at the Government Pond Complex and at the Hunters Camp. There is no potable water available at either site but both have vaul...

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Vermilion River at Palmetto Island State Park

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near Bancker, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 3.74nm
Elevation +: 3f
TrailRank: 23| 3.0

Photo ofVermilion River at Palmetto Island State Park

Vermilion River at Palmetto Island State Park boat launch up river to just past the Grotto on the east bank. We were hoping to be able to find a takeout place, but did not. Easy paddle, very little shade, and very littl...

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Kisatchie NF, Louisiana - Backbone / High Ridge Trails

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near Red Dirt (historical), Louisiana (United States)

Tigerhiker

Distance: 7.10mi
Elevation +: 341f
TrailRank: 23| 4.0

This starts from the west trailhead on the Backbone Trail, and goes for 2 miles to the High Ridge junction. From there it's an in and out to the end of the High Ridge and back to the trailhead of the Backbone Trail.

This was my first trail. Light Hills and nice forest make this one a favorite. Good camping spots.

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Lake Buhlow Nature Trail

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near Fort Buhlow, Louisiana (United States)

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Distance: 1.23mi
Elevation +: 59f
TrailRank: 23

This is a small network of paved trails. There isn't an easy way to plot all of them, so I just started walking, and when I had to turn, I turned down a trail not yet mapped. However, there seems to be a system writte...

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Wolf Rock Cave

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near Sandy Hill, Louisiana (United States)

Ms. Adventures

Distance: 1.07mi
Elevation +: 16f
TrailRank: 22

Too many trees down due to hurricanes.. trails hard to follow.. could not find trail markers.. but lots of marks to alert hunters.. at 1st we thought they were trail markers.. can't wait to try when cleared more

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