Another option, Louisiana

[woodsguy]

The Kisatchie Ranger District is pleased to announce the reopening of the Sandstone Multiple Use Trail in Natchitoches Parish on Wednesday, May 1. This scenic, challenging 36-mile-trail loops through pine upland forest and sandy hardwood bottoms, including sandstone bluffs and picturesque vistas. Hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and off-road vehicle users are welcome to use this fun trail. A map of the trail may be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5398472.pdf

 

[Vinny]

Not too far for Houston riders. Post a report.

 

[woodsguy]

Not too far for Houston riders. Post a report.

Maybe someone will let us know! My motivation for travel is lacking right now.

 

[gixxerjasen]

Hmmm, big bike friendly?

 

[woodsguy]

Hmmm, big bike friendly?

No idea, that question also depends on the rider, lol! Lot of guys ride the SHNF on big bikes but I don't consider it big bike friendly. Lots of sand and whoops scare big on my big bike, lol!

 

[SwampFox]

Hmmm, big bike friendly?

I have not ridden the Sandstone Trail (only the unpaved NFS roads down to Kisatchie Bayou), but according to a local fellow, albeit with minimal experience, that tried it a few years ago told me No ... maybe more like .

 

[gixxerjasen]

I kinda got the same reply from a friend of mine that lives down that way too when I asked him about it.

So, I'm thinking we should try it.

 

[Irishcoffee]

It is a great trail system but a long drive from anywhere. It takes me right at 3 hours to the trail head from the Golden Triangle. The problem is LA 2-lane roads with 55 limit, speeding is at your risk. $207 for me one early early morning and the only other vehicle on a looong stretch was the cop. It is a fun trail but I would not ride a big bike, lots of fluffy sand. Perfect for real DBs.