How long is Backbone Trail (Kisatchie)?

7.6 miles, loop, with about 400 feet of elevation gain — roughly 2 hr 44 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Backbone Trail (Kisatchie)?

It's rated Moderate. mesa-and-pine country, the Little Grand Canyon of LA

Where is Backbone Trail (Kisatchie)?

Backbone Trail (Kisatchie) is in Louisiana. mesa-and-pine country, the Little Grand Canyon of LA

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Moderate

Backbone Trail (Kisatchie)

Louisiana

Distance7.6 mi

Est. time~2 hr 44 min

Elevation gain↗ 400 ft

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Backbone Trail (Kisatchie) is a moderate 7.6-mile loop hike in Louisiana with about 400 ft of elevation gain. mesa-and-pine country, the Little Grand Canyon of LA.

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