Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Kaplan, Louisiana
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Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Trail
This gravel and dirt road follows the western boundary of the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA), and the eastern bank of the Atchafalaya River. The trail connects to a variety of camping areas, WMA trails,…
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Total Miles
18.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rutherford Beach Mesquite Ridge
This beach trail is all sand but can be run by any vehicle. Be aware of tide conditions before setting up camp, as water levels can move quite a bit. The trail can be run…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Longleaf Route
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,…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
The Narrows
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…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Claiborne "B" Loop
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…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Cat Island River Trail
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…
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Learn more about Cat Island River Trail
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
Claiborne "A" Loop
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…
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Learn more about Claiborne "A" Loop
Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Grassy Lakes Wildlife Management Area (WMA) South 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…
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Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Eastern Evangeline District Trail
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…
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Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Grassy Lakes Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Central Trail
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…
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Total Miles
13.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tunica Hills WMA Trail 1
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…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Three Rivers WMA - Grand Bay Trail
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…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Red River Levee 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…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Cross Trail
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…
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Total Miles
20.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Livingston Trail
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…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Hickman 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…
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Texas Traverse (Leg 1)
Uneven, rutted dirt trail with potential for loose rocks and sandy washes. Water crossings less than a foot deep. Potential for mud holes and trail obstacles up to 12", including ledges and short, steep grades.…
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Total Miles
563.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
ATV Trails Near Kaplan, Louisiana
Rutherford Beach Mesquite Ridge
This beach trail is all sand but can be run by any vehicle. Be aware of tide conditions before setting up camp, as water levels can move quite a bit. The trail can be run…
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Learn more about Rutherford Beach Mesquite Ridge
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Narrows
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…
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Learn more about The Narrows
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cat Island River Trail
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…
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Learn more about Cat Island River Trail
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
Livingston Trail
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…
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Learn more about Livingston Trail
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Hickman 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…
Learn more about Hickman Trail
Learn more about Hickman Trail
Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
UTV/Side-by-Side Near Kaplan, Louisiana
Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Trail
This gravel and dirt road follows the western boundary of the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA), and the eastern bank of the Atchafalaya River. The trail connects to a variety of camping areas, WMA trails,…
Learn more about Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Trail
Learn more about Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Trail
Total Miles
18.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rutherford Beach Mesquite Ridge
This beach trail is all sand but can be run by any vehicle. Be aware of tide conditions before setting up camp, as water levels can move quite a bit. The trail can be run…
Learn more about Rutherford Beach Mesquite Ridge
Learn more about Rutherford Beach Mesquite Ridge
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Narrows
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…
Learn more about The Narrows
Learn more about The Narrows
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cat Island River Trail
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…
Learn more about Cat Island River Trail
Learn more about Cat Island River Trail
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi