Carthage Timberlands to Kisatchie

Total Miles
4.9

Technical Rating

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

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 the forest. Beautiful views of this timberland and abundant wildlife make for a great adventure. The Winn Ranger District encompasses 164,000 forested acres in Winn, Natchitoches, and Grant Parishes, with close proximity to the Winnfield area.

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Difficulty

This trail is gravel, dirt, and sand mixed. It is slippery and lacks traction when it is wet. There is enough gravel to keep you from getting stuck as long as you don't slide off the road.

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Status Reports

La Overland Adv Trail

Oct 22, 2025

4x4

Permanently Closed

Posted Private Property

Locked Gate

the section north of mall box rd is gated..Carolina church road is also but according to locals it is public and the gate was installed but has been forced to be left open by the parish.. but the section north of mailbox doesn't seem to share that condition.