Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Sunset, 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,…
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Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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

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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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
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 ridge lines that at times have 50-100 foot…
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Total Miles
6.6
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
16.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Homochitto National Forest Trail 126B

This trail is located on the far western side of the Homochitto National Forest. The trail follows ridge lines along pine forest areas that allow trees to be well-spaced with undergrowth areas that provide great…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

HCNF Swayze Trace Trail

This Hommochitto National Forest Trail follows the Swayze Trace and an unnamed trail spur that ends on a hardtop road (Perrytown Road). Much of the main trail is gravel, but once you enter the trail…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy