Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Oretta, Louisiana

Texas Traverse (Leg 1)

Total Miles
360.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Eastern Evangeline District Trail

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…
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Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Kisatchie National Forest Camp and Trail

This network of Forest Service Roads will take you to a few camp spots and overlooks in the Kisatchie National Forest. There are dispersed campsites, some campsites are large enough for group camps, and all…
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Total Miles
15.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Red Hollow Run

A Nice Mix of Gravel & Red Dirt Roads. If It Rains The Roads Get Interesting. Best to drive when its dry to avoid rutting up the roads for local residents that use these roads…
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Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Big Creek Scenic Route

A peaceful gravel route running through the Sam Houston Nation Forest. Bring your camera, hiking shoes , mountain bike and enjoy the trails. The Big Creek Scenic Trail Head lies at the midway point of…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Grassy Lakes Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Central Trail

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…
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Total Miles
13.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

FSR - 220

A short in & out route surrounded by beautiful pines, bring your tent or picnic baskets this route has plenty of places to pull over camp or just spend the day in the forest. Enjoy…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Trail

This gravel and dirt road follows the western boundary of the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA), and the eastern bank of the Atchafalaya River. The trail connects to a variety of camping areas, WMA trails,…
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Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Grassy Lakes Wildlife Management Area (WMA) South Trail

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…
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Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Texas Traverse Bypass

Bypass for the Texas Traverse. If it has rained, the road gets really sloppy, and some parts are narrow. There are three narrow wood bridges with washboard surf on parts. There are high-fenced game reserves…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Su / Fa / Sp