With over 600,000 acres to explore, the Kisatchie National Forest is a nature lover’s paradise. The state’s only National Forest is home to hundreds of primitive trails that will lead you on a journey through the forest’s unique landscape, and there’s one trail that everyone should hike at least once in their life — the Wild Azalea Trail.
The Wild Azalea Trail is a point-to-point trail within the Kisatchie National Forest that clocks in at 23.9 miles.
Kenneth Parker/All Trails It’s the longest primitive trail in the state, not to be confused with the Tammany Trace, the state’s longest rail-trail (31 miles).
The trail will lead you on quite the scenic journey.
Bruce Leinweber/All Trails It runs from the town of Woodsworth to Valentine Lake in Boyce. Even though the length of the trail may be intimidating, the actual trail is fairly easy, so bring the whole family out to enjoy this adventure.
Don’t let the length of the trail deter you.
David Mitchell/All Trails Even if you don’t have time to hike the entire trail, you can still spend the day exploring before turning around and heading back to the car.
The trail will show you some of the most beautiful landscape in the state.
J. Aubrey Bolen/All Trails And the trail is so remote, you may have it all to yourself!
The trail is named for the Wild Azaleas that you’ll see along the trail
CC/All Trails These beauties tend to bloom in March and April, so mark your calendars!
You might even see some local wildlife.
Josh Mayhue/All Trails Like these wild horses!
You may even be inspired to stay a little longer.
Philip Purpera/All Trails Camping in the forest is allowed, just make sure you’re off the actual trail, and don’t forget to pack out what you pack in so that future generations can enjoy the lovely space, too.
Have you ever hiked the wild Azalea Trail? Let us know in the comments below!
Kenneth Parker/All Trails
It’s the longest primitive trail in the state, not to be confused with the Tammany Trace, the state’s longest rail-trail (31 miles).
Bruce Leinweber/All Trails
It runs from the town of Woodsworth to Valentine Lake in Boyce. Even though the length of the trail may be intimidating, the actual trail is fairly easy, so bring the whole family out to enjoy this adventure.
David Mitchell/All Trails
Even if you don’t have time to hike the entire trail, you can still spend the day exploring before turning around and heading back to the car.
J. Aubrey Bolen/All Trails
And the trail is so remote, you may have it all to yourself!
CC/All Trails
These beauties tend to bloom in March and April, so mark your calendars!
Josh Mayhue/All Trails
Like these wild horses!
Philip Purpera/All Trails
Camping in the forest is allowed, just make sure you’re off the actual trail, and don’t forget to pack out what you pack in so that future generations can enjoy the lovely space, too.
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Address: Wild Azalea Trailhead, 352-398 Castor Plunge Rd, Woodworth, LA 71485, USAAddress: Wild Azalea Trailhead - Evangeline Camp, 2795-3206 Messina Rd, Boyce, LA 71409, USA
