Wild Azalea Trail/ Woodworth

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Are the creeks worth fishing or can they be fished? Figured maybe I could catch some kentuckys....

Thanks bro

I followed the instructions found in this book. LINK I hiked it from Woodworth to Valentine Lake which I think is backwards but worked out fine for me. You don't need to pack in a ton of water because there are many creeks along the way to refill. I used a Sawyer Squeeze for my filter and was pleased. The two designated camping areas are not well marked and can be missed if your not looking for them. Earplugs came in handy because there was a ton of critter activity at both campsites.

Here is a thread with a lot more information. LINK

Best hiking in Louisiana. I spent my childhood mountain biking and hiking that trail with my dad and siblings. Know it like the back of my hand.

Starting in woodworth is ideal. Valentine creek and lake are the prettiest parts to me and good for swimming. Great time for camping right now. Watch out for coons gettin ur food and bring a good ole dog with you. Look for the bald eagle living on kincaid.

If you like camping, check out camp beauregard and red dirt up next to cloutierville

I hiked the whole length in 2006, started one morning, spend the night at the large campground, finished around lunch the next day.

I enjoyed it, but I wish I had waited until the Azalea's were in full bloom.

Great read. I liked your oics from the campsite. Looked like you had beautiful weather. I just cant remember how to get to that trail.

Take exit 119 off of I-49, stay on LA 119 for a few miles then turn right onto Long Leaf Trail Scenic Byway. Stay on that road for a few miles and then on your left you will find a parking lot with restrooms. That's the trailhead for the Caroline Dorman Trail and The Backbone trailhead will be accross the street.

Here is a map. LINK

I went with a friend. We left a vehicle at each end.