About this place

There are four separate wilderness trails that have three separate trailheads that are accessible from a vehicle. (Backbone Trail, Turpentine Hill, High-Ridge, and Caroline Dormon) The Backbone Trailhead is located at what is also the Caroline Dormon trailhead and is equipped with a parking area, restrooms, trash receptacles, and an information bulletin board. The other two are trailheads that have limited parking and are equipped with traveler forms and a drop box for filled out information forms for your trip. From the intersection of I-49 and Highway 6 (Natchitoches), drive west on Hwy 6 for 7 miles. Turn left (south) on Louisiana Hwy 117 and proceed 16 miles to Forest Highway 59, Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway. Turn left (east) on FH 59 and go to FR 339 or FR 329 for trailheads.