With the cooler weather approaching, it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore this beautiful state of ours. When it comes to hiking trails, Louisiana has some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the country, as well as some of the most diverse. Whether you’re looking to venture down a boardwalk trail that will lead you through the bayous and swamps or a rugged primitive trail where you camp pitch a tent and sleep under the stars, Louisiana’s hiking options offer something for everyone. This particular trail in the Kisatchie National Forest has some jaw-dropping views that’ll make you second guess whether you’re still in Louisiana, and it’s a great trail for all skill levels. Let’s take a closer look.
The Kisatchie National Forest covers over 600,000 acres of some of the most unique landscape Louisiana has to offer.
Arthur Felscher/Alltrails It’s quite a change of scenery from the bayou and swamp views most Louisianians are used to.
The Longleaf Vista Road to Backbone Trail is a 10.5-mile loop trail that’s perfect for anyone looking to get outside and do some exploring.
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You don’t have to do the entire 10-mile loop, but there are several primitive campsites along the way where you can stop off wherever you’d like and spend a night under the stars.
Shara Gremillion/All Trails Make a whole weekend out of it!
The trail will lead you through the Kisatchie National Forest, its towering pines, and some challenging terrain (for Louisiana, at least).
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The trail is rated as moderately difficult, but don’t let that deter you if you are a beginner.
Mark Belanger/All Trails The trail may be intimidating in length, but the route is pretty easygoing and the elevation gains aren’t terribly tough.
The overlook is a show-stopper.
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You don’t often get treetop views in Louisiana, and this one should go on everyone’s bucket list.
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With views like this, you’ll be glad you made the extra effort to gaze out upon it!
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For an interactive map of the trail, click here.
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It’s quite a change of scenery from the bayou and swamp views most Louisianians are used to.
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Shara Gremillion/All Trails
Make a whole weekend out of it!
Doug Neidhodt/All Trails
Mark Belanger/All Trails
The trail may be intimidating in length, but the route is pretty easygoing and the elevation gains aren’t terribly tough.
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Michael Lawrence/All Trails
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Have you ever hiked the Backbone Trail? Let us know in the comments below!
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Address: Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana 71433, USAAddress: Par Rd 830, 10, LA, USA
