Mountain Spot
Backbone Trail
At Backbone Trail
Natchitoches
High-clearance vehicle recommended for the final gravel road stretch
Bring GPS or offline maps for navigation
Prepare for ankle-to-calf deep creek crossings
Traverse the heart of the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness on this rugged 12-mile route. Expect dramatic sandstone bluffs, deeply carved creek valleys, and sweeping overlooks that offer a rare wilderness experience in the Deep South.
Mountain Spot
Backbone Trail
At Backbone Trail
Natchitoches
High-clearance vehicle recommended for the final gravel road stretch
Bring GPS or offline maps for navigation
Prepare for ankle-to-calf deep creek crossings
Traverse the heart of the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness on this rugged 12-mile route. Expect dramatic sandstone bluffs, deeply carved creek valleys, and sweeping overlooks that offer a rare wilderness experience in the Deep South.
What are you into?
- rugged wilderness hike
- rocky sandstone ridges
- backcountry backpacking
- primitive camping
- Backbone Trail
- Natchitoches