Off-Road Trails in Louisiana

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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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 is a mix of Pavement, dirt, and gravel. Some areas can be nasty when wet. Some areas can become flooded. Some areas have ruts. This trail ends at Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge Lock and Dam Access. There are restrooms and camping in this area. There is Access to the Ouachita River.
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 26

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

Pavement, gravel, and dirt make up this section of the trail. This section goes out on a little island with beautiful homes and into the wilderness with a lot of dirt roads. Leaving Louisiana, this trail heads north into Arkansas. The dirt begins again, and some areas can be narrow and rough. This t...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 25

This is the southwest corner of Beinville National Forest. The trail is made up of 3 roads in this order, USFS Road 516, Smith County Road 521, and USFS Road 521-A. This is a pretty easy trail as long as you have 4wd. The end of this trail on USFS road 521-A isn't well maintained. USFS Rd 521-A coul...
Learn more about Pine Tar Corner

As you enter this trailhead you'll be on hard packed gravel that slowly turns into washouts, so keep a slower pace. As you advance down the trail you'll notice that the woods turn to cutover, soon after that you'll find some deep ruts that are extremely muddy when wet. The majority of this trail is ...
Learn more about NF550

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

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 has a bit of asphalt, dirt, and gravel. It goes to a cemetery and dead-ends at an oil structure. This trail is north of Ivan Lake and northwest of Williams Lake. You will also see an old deserted house on the right-hand side of the road.
Learn more about The Dead End Barrel

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

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 spur the route reduces to a one-lane constricted trail with bush coverage on much of the trail. Along...
Learn more about HCNF Swayze Trace 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

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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You can only reach Kings Point Island via Ferry. Begin your trip on Kings Point Ferry Road, which at the beginning consists of both gravel and asphalt, but don't let the asphalt fool you, it's just as bumpy as the gravel road. The trip to the ferry is 9 miles. You will pass many fields of soybeans, ...
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This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is also a dirt boat ramp to put a small boat or kayaks in the creek and pond to explore or fish.
Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area

This is a mix of pavement and gravel. Some sections can be messy when wet. This route takes you to Haus State Park. There are full hookup sites, tent sites, and cabin rentals. This is an excellent place to stay the night before continuing the route. There are kayak rentals here to kayak out and see ...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - TrailHawk Loop - Section 21 - Haus SP

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...
Learn more about Peterson to Cloud Xing Road

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 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

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

This is the southwest corner of Beinville National Forest. The trail is made up of 3 roads in this order, USFS Road 516, Smith County Road 521, and USFS Road 521-A. This is a pretty easy trail as long as you have 4wd. The end of this trail on USFS road 521-A isn't well maintained. USFS Rd 521-A coul...
Learn more about Pine Tar Corner

As you enter this trailhead you'll be on hard packed gravel that slowly turns into washouts, so keep a slower pace. As you advance down the trail you'll notice that the woods turn to cutover, soon after that you'll find some deep ruts that are extremely muddy when wet. The majority of this trail is ...
Learn more about NF550

This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is also a dirt boat ramp to put a small boat or kayaks in the creek and pond to explore or fish.
Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area

This is the southwest corner of Beinville National Forest. The trail is made up of 3 roads in this order, USFS Road 516, Smith County Road 521, and USFS Road 521-A. This is a pretty easy trail as long as you have 4wd. The end of this trail on USFS road 521-A isn't well maintained. USFS Rd 521-A coul...
Learn more about Pine Tar Corner

As you enter this trailhead you'll be on hard packed gravel that slowly turns into washouts, so keep a slower pace. As you advance down the trail you'll notice that the woods turn to cutover, soon after that you'll find some deep ruts that are extremely muddy when wet. The majority of this trail is ...
Learn more about NF550

This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is also a dirt boat ramp to put a small boat or kayaks in the creek and pond to explore or fish.
Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area

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