Backbone Trail — Kisatchie National Forest
A 14-mile trail through the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness with distinctive sandstone mesas, longleaf pine savannas, and creek bottoms — one of Louisiana's best overnight hikes.
Route overview
- Region
- Louisiana, United States
- Distance
- 14 miles
- Elevation gain
- 1,800 feet
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Recommended duration
- 2 days
- Route type
- Out-and-Back
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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