How many hiking trails are listed in Louisiana?

The directory currently includes 35 quality-checked routes in Louisiana, covering 212 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Louisiana?

Backbone Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Vermilion by boat and Learning Tree Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Louisiana?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Louisiana?

29 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Louisiana

35 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Louisiana, United States. Together their route lines cover 212 km. The average route is 6.1 km with 20 m (66 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 212
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 161 m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 29 easy (83%), 4 moderate (11%) and 2 hard or expert (6%). 17 routes (49%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are forest (8), mountain (2), panoramic viewpoint (2), river (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 161 m (528 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Backbone Trail, Vermilion by boat, Learning Tree Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

0.6 km

Learning Tree Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

0 m

Vermilion by boat

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

3 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Backbone Trail	11.8 km	149 m	2 hr 41 min	Point to point
Vermilion by boat	105 km	0 m	24 hr	Point to point
Gum Springs Horse Trail, Blue Loop	8.9 km	83 m	1 hr 58 min	Loop
Gum Springs Horse Trail, Yellow Loop	26.2 km	118 m	5 hr 59 min	Loop
Learning Tree Trail	0.6 km	0 m	7 min	Loop
Levee Loop	2.3 km	0 m	29 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.