Corral, Derry La

Sandstone Multiple-use trail - Corral and Lotus Camp, Derry La
Nov 25. 2012
   Sandy trails, rolling hills, hickory and oak trees in the creek bottom and pine trees on the hill tops. We rode over to Lotus camp, 30 miles, along the way the sandy trails felt like we were snowmobiling. At the creek crossings, there were bridges to cross, probably 52 inches wide. We were the only ones riding and the leaves were falling.

Note the width of the bridge, to small for side by sides.

 

INFORMATION>
LOCATION>   NEAREST CITY=Derry   DIRECTIONS=Off Hwy 59
AREA >   TYPE OF LAND=-mud, forest,, OWNER=  Kisatchie Nat Forest
QUALITY >  Pro- camping and marked trails / Con- low miles /  Length of stay 1-2 days / Rating-stars 2 out of 5
TERRAIN>  MILES OF TRAILS, hills / forest / mud / water crossing  on bridges           TRAIL MAINTENCE  - yes 
REGULATIONS> Permit required / Camping /whip / helmets req. / width req.
FEE> Camping-$3 / ATV permit $5 per machine
KEY SERVICES> Camping / Gasoline / Diesel / First Aid /  Water /  Dump / Food=Derry

Enduro Camp, Carvens, La

 Enduro Camp, Cravens, La

Nov. 19, 2012
  At this campground, you can park where you would like, under mature pine trees. The trails start right at camp.  The area is sandy, hilly, forested with hardwoods and pine. We left at 9am and returned by 4pm, and only went 20 miles. We rode on the Mogual trail, thru mud pits, bottom lands, watching out for wild hogs that are rutting, looking for acorns. Beware, they can be dangerous!  We came across a Retired Sargent Major, Pete Jones, from the near by Fort Polk Army Base.  He volunteers' his time picking up garbage on the trail (such a shame, people throw out cans and paper in the woods). He was a wealth of information about the area.
  Next day we rode the Fullerton trail to the Fullerton Cemetery, and back on the Enduro trail, 30 miles. When we arrived on a Monday, there was only 2 campers, by Wednesday, it grew to 30 campers.  It was Thanksgiving week, and the folks from New Orleans, come north to make it a week of riding in the woods. They were so friendly, and invited us right into their group to share their food and watch football!  We still keep in touch!

INFORMATION>
LOCATION>   NEAREST CITY=Cravens, La   DIRECTIONS=North of Hwy 10
AREA >   TYPE OF LAND=- forest  , OWNER=   Nat Forest
QUALITY >  Pro-marked trails, nice scenery / Con- would like more miles of trails /  Length of stay 2-3/ Rating-stars3 out of 5
TERRAIN>  MILES OF TRAILS, hills / forest / mud  / water crossing /     TRAIL MAINTENCE   / SQ. MILE AREA -/  NEAR BY TRAILS-  yes
REGULATIONS> Permit required for riding $5 per machine
FEE> Camping –$0

Loran/Claiborne, Forest Hills, La

Loran/Claiborne, Forest Hills, La
Nov 17, 2012
   This is a very nice campground, at least 30 large sites, pine trees, picnic tables, firegrills, firepits and vault toliets. There is a fee for camping and riding the trails. There is also a large parking area for staging.   Since hunting season was on, we wore orange vests and caps.  The temps were 65 and low of 45 degrees, and foliage in full color
  The area has sand, large pine trees, hardwoods, small rolling hills and well marked trails
Camp Claiborne is also an old World War II army camp. The trails make several loops, with no riding off trails.

INFORMATION>
LOCATION>   NEAREST CITY=Forest Hills   DIRECTIONS=
AREA >   TYPE OF LAND=- forest , OWN= Nat Forest
QUALITY >  Pro marked, scenic trails / Con- not many miles /  Lenght of stay 1-2 days   RATINGS 2-3 out of 5 stars

Livingston, Pollack La

Old Camp Livingston, Pollack La
Nov, 12, 2012
   In 1940-1945, Camp Livingston was an War World II Army Military camp.  During World War II, thousands of Japanese, German and Italian prisoners of war were kept in this internment camp.  At one point, the buildings were tore down because of asbestose in the buildings. There is information on line about this area.    All the roads and building foundations are still there, with pine trees growing up among everything.  You will kind a kiosk, maps, boondocking and staging area,  on the right on an old tar road.
  We rode Little Creek Trail for 20 miles, riding thru sand, pine trees, more old foundations and 5 hugh circle type swimming pools.
  We also rode on the Hickman trail. This is where we first saw long needle pine trees. The needles are 12-16 inches long! The area isn't to big, but it was an interesting area to explore.

Camped on abandoned road                   These are old building foundations, in great condition.

Thick forest                                                            Long leaf (needle,) Pine trees, 12 inches long.

INFORMATION>
LOCATION>   NEAREST CITY=Ball  
AREA >   TYPE OF LAND=- forest QUALITY >  Pro history / Con- to small /  Length of stay /1-2 days Rating-stars=1 of 5TERRAIN>  MILES OF TRAILS forest / mud /  water crossing