Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Fifth Ward, Louisiana

This trail runs through the central area of the Grassy Lakes Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The trail is more improved and connects public use areas such as camping areas, boat launches, and a few private camps. There are a variety of spurs and trails to take that allow you to explore the north or ...
Learn more about Grassy Lakes Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Central Trail

This trail follows the top of the Red River Levee structure. The area on the north side of the trail follows the southern boundary of the Red River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and the south side of the trail boarders along the Red River. There are numerous primitive camping sites and boat launche...
Learn more about Red River Levee Trail

A diversified amount of roots, rocks, and flowy single track through the Kisatchie Forest has some elevation change. After a decent rain, the ground holds its moisture, so plan on wet and slimy conditions with some possible downed trees and mud holes. Overall, a very fun ride with many trails that c...
Learn more about Claiborne "B" Loop

This is a smooth flowy trail that is overgrown at times but approximately 50" wide in spots. The trail is marked with a yellow diamond to help guide you along the way. There are beautiful tall pines, a very nice area in the heart of Kisatchiie forest. The best time to complete is in the fall/winter ...
Learn more about Livingston Trail

This trail begins at the north end of the Town of Simmesport, LA, and follows dirt roads and trails along Bayou des Glaises until you make a right turn to start the trail to the southern point of the Grassy Lakes WMA. Along the way, there are 1000's of acres of farmland and historical sites to see, ...
Learn more about Grassy Lakes Wildlife Management Area (WMA) South Trail

A diversified amount of roots, rocks, and flowy single track through the Kisatchie Forest has some elevation change. After a decent rain, the ground holds its moisture, so plan on wet and slimy conditions with some possible downed trees and mud holes. Overall, a very fun ride with many trails that c...
Learn more about Claiborne "A" Loop

This trail follows the eastern side of the Evangeline District of the Kistatchie National Forest. You can enter the train at the intersection of Highway 112 and McGillary Road 266 which is on the outer perimeter of the Camp Claiborne Complex. This trail offers a variety of deep wood views and trail ...
Learn more about Eastern Evangeline District Trail

This is a great, fast, and fun trail that winds through the Kisatchie Forest. Trails are marked with a red diamond and guide you very well without worrying about getting lost. There are a lot of undulations and hills in central Louisiana. The trail is approximately 50" wide and is a two-way trail, s...
Learn more about Hickman Trail

I call this trail The Narrows because it is very narrow. If you don't like pin striping I wouldn't go down this trail. I was in a mid-size truck a Nissan Frontier and the brush was dragging both sides of the truck most of the way down the trail. It's a beautiful area some places are fairly open and ...
Learn more about The Narrows

The Dewey Wills (WMA) Trail cross-cuts a large conservation area, approximately 64,000 acres, in central Louisiana that provides for a variety of activities such as camping, hunting, trapping, fishing, and boating. This area has a variety of maintained gravel and dirt roads along with less maintaine...
Learn more about Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Cross Trail

This trail provides a scenic, wooded drive through the Kisatchie National Forest and ends with access to the Kincaid Reservoir. Most of the trail is a well-maintained gravel road that is traversable with 2WD. The gravel road ends in a wide area that provides room for parking if you prefer to hike th...
Learn more about Woodward Branch

Beautiful mostly maintained forest roads, not too rough but there are some deep ruts at the time I drove these along the sides of the roads. The area is full of beautiful Longleaf Pine Trees, and there's a hidden lake see if you can find it so you might want to bring a fishing pole or a kayak.
Learn more about Longleaf Route

This trail cuts through the Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area (WMA) from east to west and allows access to the Grand Bay and boat launches on the Red River. There are several primitive camp options starting at the trailhead and others further into the area. This area is only accessible by this t...
Learn more about Three Rivers WMA - Grand Bay Trail

This trail runs north to south in the southeastern part of the Catahoula District of the Kistatchie National Forest. The trail has a variety of spurs that can be explored and you can choose to camp in several established primitive camp sites or participate in dispersed camping along different parts ...
Learn more about Kistatchie National Forest - Barron and Williams Road

This trail route runs through the Tunica Hills Louisiana Wildlife Management Area. The route consists of gravel and dirt roads that are carved on the top of ridgelines that at times have 50- to 100-foot drop-offs as close as 5-10 feet from the main trail. The majority of the trail is covered by old-...
Learn more about Tunica Hills WMA Trail 1

This trail runs along the Mississippi River near the Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge. Depending on the time of year, higher river flood stages can make this trail inaccessible since it lies in a natural flood plain. During dryer periods, the trail is often covered with several inches of silt. Th...
Learn more about Cat Island River Trail

This route starts on Forest Service Rd 558 off of LA-167 and eventually puts you out at a lookout boardwalk on Latt Lake. This trail is in Kisatchie Nation Forest and there are several side spurs to explore. The dirt and gravel roads can be very slick when wet. This trail has beautiful views however...
Learn more about Iatt Lake Trail

This route starts on Beulah Church Road and turns onto Little Mail Road. This trail starts right outside of Kisatchie Nation Forest and brings you into it. The dirt roads can be very slick when wet. This trail has beautiful views and once you get into Kisatchie Nation Forest, there are several side ...
Learn more about Beulah Church Road

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...
Learn more about Zion Buker

This route starts off the main road through the park. There is a small sand dune at the beginning of the trail to the right. You enter into the woods from a small field. If it is wet, you will pass through several small mud holes and several larger mud holes along the way. When you get to the end, y...
Learn more about Bottom Road

This is a smooth flowy trail that is overgrown at times but approximately 50" wide in spots. The trail is marked with a yellow diamond to help guide you along the way. There are beautiful tall pines, a very nice area in the heart of Kisatchiie forest. The best time to complete is in the fall/winter ...
Learn more about Livingston Trail

This is a great, fast, and fun trail that winds through the Kisatchie Forest. Trails are marked with a red diamond and guide you very well without worrying about getting lost. There are a lot of undulations and hills in central Louisiana. The trail is approximately 50" wide and is a two-way trail, s...
Learn more about Hickman Trail

I call this trail The Narrows because it is very narrow. If you don't like pin striping I wouldn't go down this trail. I was in a mid-size truck a Nissan Frontier and the brush was dragging both sides of the truck most of the way down the trail. It's a beautiful area some places are fairly open and ...
Learn more about The Narrows

This trail runs along the Mississippi River near the Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge. Depending on the time of year, higher river flood stages can make this trail inaccessible since it lies in a natural flood plain. During dryer periods, the trail is often covered with several inches of silt. Th...
Learn more about Cat Island River Trail

I call this trail The Narrows because it is very narrow. If you don't like pin striping I wouldn't go down this trail. I was in a mid-size truck a Nissan Frontier and the brush was dragging both sides of the truck most of the way down the trail. It's a beautiful area some places are fairly open and ...
Learn more about The Narrows

This trail runs along the Mississippi River near the Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge. Depending on the time of year, higher river flood stages can make this trail inaccessible since it lies in a natural flood plain. During dryer periods, the trail is often covered with several inches of silt. Th...
Learn more about Cat Island River Trail

This route starts on Forest Service Rd 558 off of LA-167 and eventually puts you out at a lookout boardwalk on Latt Lake. This trail is in Kisatchie Nation Forest and there are several side spurs to explore. The dirt and gravel roads can be very slick when wet. This trail has beautiful views however...
Learn more about Iatt Lake Trail

This route starts on Beulah Church Road and turns onto Little Mail Road. This trail starts right outside of Kisatchie Nation Forest and brings you into it. The dirt roads can be very slick when wet. This trail has beautiful views and once you get into Kisatchie Nation Forest, there are several side ...
Learn more about Beulah Church Road