The Louisiana Trail - Trails in Louisiana Near Shreveport

My recent (5/14 to 5/17/2018) hike of the 60-mile Louisiana Trail.
Yes, you read that right, a 60-mile trail in Louisiana! Primarily used by ATVs, this multi-use trail is also accessible to hikers. As far as the organizers of this trail know, I am the first person to attempt a thru-hike of this trail and I completed it in 4 days. The trail was built and is managed by the non-profit organization Louisiana Trails. Their President, Doug Harris and Vice President, Ted Riser, were instrumental to my successful hike, by providing logistical support to and from the trailheads. The trail crosses through 4 Parish lines and several small towns. I plan to produce a trail guide for anyone who wants to attempt this hike.
I am pretty open with my likes and dislikes about this trail. I attempted this trip during a heat wave and that contributed to some of my struggles. Overall, I think this trail is a good challenge but do not expect a wilderness experience with a lot of natural beauty. This trail is a unique experience and I hope this video, and forthcoming trail guide, will help future hikers have a realistic expectation for their trip.
Find more info on Louisiana Trails: www.louisianatrails.org/index....
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[@miscgbl]

The amount of entertainment and comfort this channel brought me in the past two weeks is insane. I’ve been binge watching. All I could do was cry when I found out that Eric passed. I really feel like I’ve been getting to know my buddy. Eric your work is greatly appreciated ❤ See you on the trail

[@captain5214]

i hear you on "this is what fun looks like!" great job sir

[@lebowski5192]

What a unique trip! I would have never expected such a trail existed. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@kirbyhill3411]

I would love to try this on a bicycle someday.

[@jons43]

Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@korykent5645]

Thanks for exploring this new trail for us

[@milesgreer1534]

Until now I didn't know about this trail. Sounds like it would be better hiked in cooler weather. Maybe in your trail guide you could recommend that a container with rope attached needs to be carried to resupply water from those bridges. Enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@Stonecrusher333]

Trail magic in Louisiana, 😁👍

[@EricHeber]

Hahaha glad someone got the joke!

[@jons43]

Other than the 4-wheeler stretch, it looks like a good new trail in Louisiana. When I do the trail, I will do the up trail old RR track that parallels the 4-wheeler trail that you took.

[@EricHeber]

Yeah the trail is in decent shape except for the section from Lawhon to Heflin. Thanks for watching!

[@noltyalario6337]

Never a good choice to have a multi use trail. The ATV's will always tear them up. Thanks for sharing.

[@EricHeber]

I think this is especially true for the areas close to towns where people have easy access. The Sandstone trail in Kisatchie NF is multiuse but in much better condition due to its secluded location.

[@LinusWilson]

Will have to check this out if its not too hot…

[@steveposey5607]

Keep up the good work. Your channel will take off soon enough. Very well done.

[@EricHeber]

Thanks!

[@EJxSB]

This is so sad. This man passed away

[@EJxSB]

​@@EricHeberyou left people in youtube sections mentioning you when there is a video about abandoned channels. I'm happy you're no longer in pain at least

[@steveposey5607]

@@EJxSB foreal???

[@EJxSB]

@@steveposey5607yeah dude sadly. I read about it on Wabywebsurfs new video in the comments someone said they saw the memorial post from this page and found their IG and they commited scuicide

[@AquaTech225]

Need the Grayl bottle an had caught water on the go. I’m in Louisiana an when it’s hot it’s. HOT

[@lebowski5192]

You need to come to Colorado. You deserve the CT.

[@korykent5645]

Oooh I just saw all those mud holes and messed up parts, hope it gets fixed ☹️

[@korykent5645]

I would not mind doing this as a big long workout lol I'm a newbie and still a bit scared of elevation

[@EricHeber]

No worries on this one haha

[@BuckingFastard]

I’ve wanted to do this for years on my 4 wheeler. But I’ve always heard idiots destroy the trails with their huge tires. They need to catch the people that have large grips and fine them.

[@terrybrooks6886]

How do you become a member please let me know

[@ChristopherRabe]

Would you be interested in trying this trail again this fall with another hiker?

[@EricHeber]

Honestly I have no desire to do this trail again haha

[@terrybrooks6886]

I would like to hike it with another hiker

[@nascarmikeb]

50:33 looked a little snakey originally

[@nascarmikeb]

where/how did you get all of your trail data/waypoints?

[@EricHeber]

I just used Alltrails to print out my maps. The trail itself is on Google maps and that is how I planned where to stop in the small towns. Otherwise, my camping spots were just based on daily mileage and luck! Hahaha

[@texlee1640]

Is this what they refer to as the Louisiana Rail Trail aka the former rail road line?

[@EricHeber]

I believe so. I just checked the website and it’s been taken down. Not sure if this is still open. Let me know if you go out there 👍🏼

[@robbremer7090]

The Tammany Trace is also part of an old rail line as well.

[@terrybrooks6886]

Does this trail have mile markers im considering doing this trail

[@terrybrooks6886]

Oh ok i saw them thanks anyway

[@mattmcconnell6703]

What is your pack weight generally?

[@EricHeber]

Depends on the weather. For this trip with four days of food, probably around 18lbs. It was pretty warm so probably the lightest my pack will be.

[@codybrichard]

Thanks for helping me decide not to do this trail. Lol not my cup of tea. Good episode though. You looked tired.

[@virginiachandler7292]

Is this trail still open?

[@EricHeber]

Yes it is. Mainly for atvs

[@stephaniepark8328]

I think I'll skip this one. I'll stick to my long hikes in AR.

[@EricHeber]

Man, I feel bad because I really hoped this would be a good backpacking trail. But, it is what it is.

[@AquaTech225]

What pack is this.

[@EricHeber]

That’s my Superior Wilderness Design 38 liter pack. Great company and they are very helpful with custom orders 👍🏼

[@LouisianaBlackwaterFlyFishing]

lol man i hike in dec-feb when its cold and no flies. I hate biting flies.. ATV's suck and all they do is trash trails..

[@stephaniepark8328]

Idea for dating profile: likes long walks on dirt roads. Hahahahah

[@EricHeber]

Hahahaha yes! Maybe “likes” isn’t the right word...