The Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway is a Summer Must See
The Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway is an expansive, 17-mile drive through the heart of the Kisatchie. Located just 30 minutes south of Natchitoches, the trail is a perfect day-trip for summer adventure enthusiasts.
Ranging from 80 feet to 400 feet above sea level, the elevation gain along the byway makes for fantastic scenery throughout the drive. Roll down your windows, turn the radio up and take it slow along the byway. You can even bring bikes along and enjoy a relaxing ride up and down the park’s hills.
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There are several stops along the way that you’ll want to make if you’re trying to experience all that the Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway has to offer. For starters, the Longleaf Trail Overlook lets you drive right up and glance out at the beautiful Kisastchie horizon. It’s not often that you’re as tall as the treetops in Louisiana and this view is nothing short of breathtaking. Spend as long as you’d like at the Overlook and the hop back in the car and continue down the byway.
Once you’ve reached the Longleaf Recreation Area, it’s worth getting back out for a 1.5-mile hike around the Longleaf Vista Trail loop. The trail is accessible and simple enough for hikers of any expertise and takes you through scenic forest floors.
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