If you ever find yourself wanting to get away from it all, the Kisatchie National Forest is the place to be. Louisiana’s only national forest clocks in at over 600,000 acres, sprawling across seven parishes with hundreds of primitive trails to explore. One very special trail is hidden away in the tiny town of Forest Hill, just outside of Alexandria, and it’s one of the most unique hiking trails in Louisiana.

Did you ever imagine a hiking trail in Louisiana could look like this?
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Welcome to Tims Canyon Trail.
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The 2.5-mile trail is located just outside of Alexandria in Forrest Hill.
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It's pretty well hidden, but the trail is well-marked once you're on it. The trailhead is very close to the Ahtus Melder Campground, and that's the easiest location to plug into your GPS to get to the trailhead. Like we said, it's very remote!

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The trail runs along a dried-up riverbed, winding its way across Rapides Parish.
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You could very well find yourself the only person on the trail. Just you and the symphony of sounds from the surrounding songbirds! You may even catch a glimpse of a white-tailed deer, fox, or any other woodland creature that calls the forest home.
The trail is soft sand for most of the journey, so you'll be getting a nice little calf workout along your hike.
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It's so rare to have such a drastic landscape change when you're hiking in Louisiana. Getting the opportunity to hike along this trail is like experiencing another world. It will definitely give you an appreciation for the various landscapes in the Pelican State.
It's a great trail to bring your gentle giant along for a ride.
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Because of how remote the trail is, you may run into a fallen tree along the trail, so be careful if you do bring your horses along for an adventure.

There are so many forest trails in Louisiana that are perfect for a day of outdoor exploration. If you’re feeling truly adventurous, you can tackle the nearby Wild Azalea Trail, the longest primitive hiking trail in Louisiana.

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