Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Converse, Louisiana

Starting from Highway 118, this trail starts on a gravel, maintained road, then turns to National Forest dirt road. The trail travels through both private and National Forest land, so be sure to follow all posted signs. The trail offers a few places to camp along Kisatchie Bayou with sandbars and fi...
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Great trail that is well maintained and easily rideable by following the green arrows. A lot of ups/downs/left/rights with some nice elevation changes for central LA. Very fun trail for all variety of riders from young to old. Mostly 2 track for the whole trail but a very enjoyable 2 track. The t...
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Kurthwood Road is a point-to-point maintained Forest Service road. Connecting Highway 117 on the west end to Highway 118 on the north end, Kurthwood Road is a great trail to explore more challenging side trails ranging from 0.25 miles to 2.8 miles. The road is a mixture of dirt, sand, and gravel. Th...
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This network of Forest Service roads will take you to a few camp spots and overlooks in the Kisatchie National Forest. There are dispersed campsites and campsites large enough for group camps, and all of them are free. Follow all Forest Service rules;there are multiple information boards throughout ...
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This trail is full of amazing views and productive routes for hunting! This rides right through the Bannister WMA as well as right along the border of the Turkey Hill Wilderness. The Route is a collection of old caliche roads and gravel throughways that Sandy Creek and Harvey Creek tend to spill wat...
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Couley Creek (542) Road and Black Mountain (509) Road make up this trail. Enjoy easy-to-travel maintained gravel roads to see great forest views. Dispersed camping and nature viewing are in these areas of the Kisatchie National Forest. This trail ends at Harrisonburg Road which is a paved road. You ...
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This trail includes Gum Springs Road and Fowler Road. These roads are maintained gravel roads with a nice gravel content. These roads can still be slippery when wet. This trail ends at State Road 156 in Coldwater. The open forest provides good viewing of wildlife and possible dispersed camping. Expl...
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Gum Springs Campground and Lookout Tower are at the south end of this trail. This trail starts south of Highway 156. Consisting of Carpenter Road, Bright Road, and Range road these maintained gravel roads offer a fun ride. Enjoy nature and wildlife viewing as you travel this section of forest. Cross...
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Peterson Road travels east and south into the Kisatchie National Forest. After a few miles, this trail turns west onto Cloud Xing Road. Cloud Xing Road is a narrow dirt and gravel road with small mud holes and rougher terrain. Along Cloud Xing road there are several open areas and short trails on ea...
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Starting south of Highway 84 on Plane Road this maintained gravel road ends at 5801 Road. The open forest provides excellent nature and wildlife viewing. Explore dispersed camping and nature hikes. This 76,893.76 acre National Forest has a lot to offer to those who want to explore it. You may camp i...
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This trail contains Gum Springs Road and Crooked Road. Both these roads are maintained gravel roads. The trail heads southeast to Highway 501. There are several spurs off of each side to explore, some are narrow tracks that require 4x4 and ground clearance. Open forest areas are present for great vi...
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Leaving Shady Grove Road, this trail takes you through Carthage Timberlands and into Kisatchie National Forest. This dirt and gravel road is a bit on the sandy side but even wet caused no issues getting to the forest. This trail stops at Peterson Road (506) which turns east and takes you deeper into...
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Dickerson Road makes up this trail through the Kistachie National Forest. Starting off State Route 1228 and heading west this trail ends at Highway Parish Road 560. Several short side trails are available to explore. Nature and wildlife viewing can be enjoyed in these areas. This maintained gravel r...
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Peterson Road continues south through the Kisatchie National Forest. This maintained gravel road has several side spurs to explore. Open forest areas offer great views. Peterson Road turns onto Dean Road turns onto East Weeks Road which ends at Yankee Springs Road. Yankee Springs Road is a paved ro...
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These maintained gravel roads consist of Collins Fire break Rd, Caney Cr and Telephone Rd. This trail ends at Gum Springs Road. These roads wind through parts of the Kisatchie National Forest. This 76,893.76 acre forest offer many well maintained gravel roads to explore in Louisiana. Open forest ar...
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This muddy lake access road is a key road to know for some remote hunting spots from the spurs running from this trail. Not only is it a great road for hunting, but anglers will enjoy this as well as it has some of the most amazing views of Sam Rayburn Reservoir and some sweet, but sticky places to ...
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An amazing drive on the outskirts of the Upland Island Wilderness Area with an incredible amount of dispersed camp sites waiting to be explored. This area is also one of the most plentiful hunting lands here in East Texas as well. With gravel road sections and mud rut sections, this trail offers a w...
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This easy-going, 7.8-mile scenic dirt and gravel route is perfect for beginners, scenic drivers, and outdoor enthusiasts looking to access the heart of the Bodcau Wildlife Management Area. Starting on the southeast side of the Bayou Bodcau Reservoir, the trail winds through dense bottomland hardwood...
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Old Stagecoach road is made up of a mix of rock, sand, and dirt. When wet you get a red clay that can be slick as ice. There are some rocks in the road about 8 inches in diameter. Some narrow washouts across the road are 8-plus inches deep. Logging trucks have been traveling sections of the road an...
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Zion Road (520) and Buker Road (555) make up this trail in the Kisatchie National Forest. This trail ends at paved Highway 500. At the north end of this trail, you will see a cool railroad bridge. This bridge is where you turn to start the trail. These maintained gravel forest roads are easy to trav...
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Starting from Highway 118, this trail starts on a gravel, maintained road, then turns to National Forest dirt road. The trail travels through both private and National Forest land, so be sure to follow all posted signs. The trail offers a few places to camp along Kisatchie Bayou with sandbars and fi...
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Great trail that is well maintained and easily rideable by following the green arrows. A lot of ups/downs/left/rights with some nice elevation changes for central LA. Very fun trail for all variety of riders from young to old. Mostly 2 track for the whole trail but a very enjoyable 2 track. The t...
Learn more about Sandstone

Kurthwood Road is a point-to-point maintained Forest Service road. Connecting Highway 117 on the west end to Highway 118 on the north end, Kurthwood Road is a great trail to explore more challenging side trails ranging from 0.25 miles to 2.8 miles. The road is a mixture of dirt, sand, and gravel. Th...
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This network of Forest Service roads will take you to a few camp spots and overlooks in the Kisatchie National Forest. There are dispersed campsites and campsites large enough for group camps, and all of them are free. Follow all Forest Service rules;there are multiple information boards throughout ...
Learn more about Kisatchie National Forest Camp and Trail

Starting from Highway 118, this trail starts on a gravel, maintained road, then turns to National Forest dirt road. The trail travels through both private and National Forest land, so be sure to follow all posted signs. The trail offers a few places to camp along Kisatchie Bayou with sandbars and fi...
Learn more about Kisatchie Falls

Kurthwood Road is a point-to-point maintained Forest Service road. Connecting Highway 117 on the west end to Highway 118 on the north end, Kurthwood Road is a great trail to explore more challenging side trails ranging from 0.25 miles to 2.8 miles. The road is a mixture of dirt, sand, and gravel. Th...
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This network of Forest Service roads will take you to a few camp spots and overlooks in the Kisatchie National Forest. There are dispersed campsites and campsites large enough for group camps, and all of them are free. Follow all Forest Service rules;there are multiple information boards throughout ...
Learn more about Kisatchie National Forest Camp and Trail

This easy-going, 7.8-mile scenic dirt and gravel route is perfect for beginners, scenic drivers, and outdoor enthusiasts looking to access the heart of the Bodcau Wildlife Management Area. Starting on the southeast side of the Bayou Bodcau Reservoir, the trail winds through dense bottomland hardwood...
Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area