Best Hiking in Louisiana

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1

Louisiana, Rapides County

01 :01 hrs
3 mi
7.225321 ft
Moderate

The loop hike through Indian Creek Recreation Area is a very scenic route that explores an area of lush vegetation with thick forest and marshland terrain. Hikers will enjoy lots of solitude and opportunity for wildlife viewing as well as nice water views of Indian Creek Reservoir. The recreation area is popular for camping and recreation, especially during the summer so hiking the trail during the other seasons provides the best experience.

2

Louisiana, St. Martin County

01 :44 hrs
5.3 mi
1.6049317 ft
Moderate

Lake Martin is one of the most scenic lakes in all of Louisiana, providing lots of diverse terrain that is home to diverse wildlife and vegetation. The northern part of the lake is located in the Cypress Island Nature Preserve and especially good for birdwatching. The trail around the lake is not official but connecting trails and dirt roads make for an easy circumnavigation around the entire lake. Lake Martin is also popular for paddling and cypress swamp tours.

3

Texas, Sabine County

09 :18 hrs
27.6 mi
51.70847 ft
Extreme

Many of the Western states offer much in the way of federal public lands, but Texas is not one of them. Sabine National Forest is one of only four large National Parks within the State. The Trail between the Lakes is one of the best ways to explore this large National Park and the wonders it contains. This long trail, over 27 miles, will be a two day trip for most adventurers, and camping facilities are available. The trail can be hiked either direction, and we have indicated from West to East arbitrarily.

4

Louisiana, Rapides County

02 :47 hrs
7.8 mi
32.55102 ft
Hard

The Wild Azalea National Recreation Trail is the longest trails in all of Louisiana and is a popular destination for backpackers, hikers, and mountain bikers looking to cover some longer distances. The trail is very scenic as it travels through diverse terrain in the Kisatchie National Forest. The trail has multiple trailheads and access points providing hikers of all skill levels lots of different trip options. This section covers the segment of trail between Valentine trailhead and Messina Road. The hike can be done as a longer out-and-back trip or a shorter one-way trip by shuttling vehicles.

5

Louisiana, Alexandria

01 :43 hrs
4.8 mi
32.694492 ft
Moderate

The Wild Azalea National Recreation Trail is the longest trails in all of Louisiana and is a popular destination for backpackers, hikers, and mountain bikers looking to cover some longer distances. The trail is very scenic as it travels through diverse terrain in the Kisatchie National Forest. The trail has multiple trailheads and access points providing hikers of all skill levels lots of different trip options. This section covers the segment of trail between Messina Road and Forest Service Road 273. The hike can be done as a longer out-and-back trip or a shorter one-way trip by shuttling vehicles.

6

Louisiana, Natchitoches County

02 :31 hrs
7.1 mi
64.72443 ft
Hard

Located in the Kisatchie Wilderness Area, the Backbone Trail is one of the most popular and scenic hikes in all of Louisiana. The trail leads through heavily forested terrain with high ridges that provide excellent views. The hike can be done as a point-to-point hike by shuttling vehicles between the two trailheads. If shuttling cars is not an option, walking 2.5 miles on the dirt road that connects the two trailheads provides the option of a 10-mile loop.

7

Mississippi, Wilkinson County

01 :45 hrs
4.6 mi
87.794464 ft
Hard

Clark Creek Natural Area is a 700 acre park and is home to over 50 waterfalls. On this hike you will travel to some of these waterfalls and have some spectacular views atop the ridges. The trail starts off improved, but turns into a single track primitive trail with steep inclines. The deep woodland is very scenic and peaceful and is also home to a beautiful range of foliage and wildlife. Because of the steep and rugged terrain, this is possibly some of the toughest hiking in Mississippi.

8

Louisiana, Cameron County

00 :28 hrs
1.4 mi
0.5178957 ft
Easy

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge is one of Louisiana's most scenic and interesting wilderness areas, providing a large area of marsh and wetland terrain that is home to lots of wildlife. This is the place for birdwatchers to spend some time exploring. The Creole Nature Trail is a short loop hike that follows a paved pathway that travels out into the marshy terrain where hikers can see lots of wildlife including a possible alligator sighting. The trail is well-marked and very flat making it a great option for beginner hikers.

9

Louisiana, Rapides County

03 :11 hrs
9.2 mi
29.573282 ft
Hard

The Wild Azalea National Recreation Trail is the longest trails in all of Louisiana and is a popular destination for backpackers, hikers, and mountain bikers looking to cover some longer distances. The trail is very scenic as it travels through diverse terrain in the Kisatchie National Forest. The trail has multiple trailheads and access points providing hikers of all skill levels lots of different trip options. This section covers the segment of trail between Forest Service Road 273 and the trailhead off Forest Service Road 287 just northwest of the community of Woodworth. The hike can be done as a longer out-and-back trip or a shorter one-way trip by shuttling vehicles.

10

Louisiana, Cameron County

00 :20 hrs
0.5 mi
0.5838019 ft
Easy

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge is one of Louisiana's most scenic and interesting wilderness destinations, providing a large area of marsh and wetland terrain that is home to lots of wildlife. This is the place for serious birdwatchers to spend some time exploring. The Blue Goose Trail is a short out-and-back hike that travels out to the shoreline of the west cove of Calcasieu Lake. The trail offers good views of the surrounding marshland terrain as well as opportunity to viewing the wide variety of wildlife that live there. The trail is easy to follow and very flat making it a great option for beginner hikers.

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