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OHV Trail Status
NOTE: Trail status may change depending on the amount of rainfall in the area. You may call the OHV Hotline 24/7 at 1-866-830-6467 for the most recent updates. (The date on the hotline is the date of the recording, NOT the date trail status was updated.) We do our best to keep information on the website and hotline current. However, at times, there could be a delay in updating information. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause. Typically, if a trail is open on Friday afternoon, it will remain open through that weekend. To confirm the status of a trail, please call the Ranger District office cooresponding to the trail location. After hours, please call the OHV Hotline at 1-866-830-6467. On weekends, trail status inquiries can be sent via Facebook Messenger. Someone will respond as soon as possible, however an immediate response is not always guaranteed.
* Kisatchie’s Multiple-Use Trails are enjoyed by OHV riders, hikers, mountain & e-biker riders and horeback riders so please be kind while sharing our beautiful trails *
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trail Status for Kisatchie National Forest as of June 14, 2024:
OHV Rules and Regulations:
*Know before you go.....
- No cross country travel. Stay on the 'Designated Trail' only.
- Do not ride OHV on roads or the road right-of-way.
- Short cutting a switchback on any designated trail is prohibited.
- Do not ride your OHV in the Camping Area or Parking Lot. Use the trail provided.
- OHV in excess of 50 inches in width is prohibited.
- OHV tires with lug length in excess of 1" (inch) are prohibited.
- OHV must have a spark arresting device (muffler).
- OHV in violation of applicable noise emission standards in excess of (99) decibels at (20) inches from exhaust is prohibited.
- Day use hours are 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or daylight to dark.
- Quiet time is 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in the camping areas.
For a complete list of OHV Rules and Regulations, please click here.
Calcasieu Ranger District (318-793-9427)
Evangeline Unit
Claiborne Multiple-Use Trail System is OPEN.
· North Loop – 32 miles - OPEN
· Woodworth Loop – 20 miles - OPEN
· Boy Scout Loop (single track) – 30 miles - OPEN
Vernon Unit
Enduro Multiple-Use Trail System is CLOSED due to Hurricane damage. Unfortunately, the estimated time of when the trail will be reopened is undetermined. The trail was heavily destroyed and will need to be completely reconstructed.
· South Loop – 5 miles - CLOSED
· Fullerton Loop – 15 miles - CLOSED
· Mogul Loop – 19 miles - CLOSED
Catahoula Ranger District (318-765-3554)
- Hickman Trail – 12 miles - OPEN
- Little Creek Trail – 22 miles - CLOSED - Safety hazards remain throughout this portion of the trail complex, so please stay on the Hickman Trail at all times. (Once contractors complete all of the necessary repairs, it will re-open.)
Kisatchie Ranger District (318-472-1840)
· North Loop – 16 miles - OPEN
· South Loop – 15 miles - OPEN
· Cut-Across Trail – 5 miles - OPEN
Winn Ranger District (318-628-4664)
No OHV Trails, but does host the Gum Springs Horse Trail.
(More info can be found on the home page by clicking Visit Us, Recreation, Horse Riding & Camping)
Caney Ranger District (318-927-2061)
No OHV Trails, but does host the Sugar Cane National Recreation Hiking Trail. (More info can be found on the home page by clicking Visit Us, Recreation, Hiking)