Backbone Trail - North Extension
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louisiana · Natchitoches County

Backbone Trail - North Extension

Northern ridge extension with bluffs.

Rating
Length
4.0 mi
Difficulty
4
County
Natchitoches

About This Trail

Extending from the main Backbone Trail into the northern reaches of the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness, this extension climbs to additional overlooks and traverses some of the most remote terrain in the area. Rugged sandstone bluffs, deep ravines, and old-growth pine stands reward hikers willing to venture into this less-traveled section. The extension adds significantly to the wilderness experience without requiring through-hike logistics.

Location

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Coordinates: 31.6333, -93.21 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

Access this extension from the main Backbone Trail, which begins at the Backbone Trailhead on Forest Road 59. The north extension junction is approximately 4 miles from the trailhead, marked with wilderness boundary signs.

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