Louisiana Community Campout to Kisatchie National Forest
This event is hosted by Bikepacking Roots Regional Steward Adam Rouillier.
Join us for a free, fun, 45 mile gravel loop in the Kisatchie National Forest out of Woodworth, LA.
Dates: November 15-16, 2025
Location: Woodworth, LA
It’s a chance to:
- Experience the beauty of Louisiana’s only National Forest
- Enjoy a campout at the beautiful Valentine Lake.
- Make new bikepacking friends and build community.
- Expand or develop your bikepacking skills.
- Connect with a Bikepacking Roots Community Steward.
Who is this event for?
This event is for everyone interested or who loves bikepacking. The atmosphere will be supportive and non-competitive, with the goal of sharing bikepacking and creating a safe and inclusive opportunity to bikepack. A camp vehicle will meet us at camp, but this is an unguided ride. You bring your bike, gear, food and self-sufficient riding skills and we’ll bring the community and camaraderie.
This route is for novice riders with the ability to ride 25 miles over several hours. The route does not include any singletrack and can be done on any gravel or mountain bike without issue.
What will the weekend look like?
Sat, November 15th 2025:
- Meet at Woodworth Town Hall
- 12:00PM: Mandatory Rider’s Meeting. Please have your bike and gear ready to ride by the meeting time.
- 12:10PM: Riders start to depart
- Ride 24.4 miles and 1,006 ft elevation gain and 967 ft elevation loss to arrive at camp at Valentine Lake North Campground.
- Plan for no resupplies but we will have a community meal planned for supper. Be sure to have a bowl/cup and a spoon in your gear. Water and restrooms are available at the campground. Please do your best to arrive at camp by dark!
- Group camp set up, group dinners, hang out by the fireplace time, s’mores.
Sun, November 16th, 2025:
- Wake up at camp!
- Eat, pack, morning ride briefing, and depart camp by about 9:00AM.
- Ride 20.7 miles and 917 ft elevation gain and 984 ft elevation loss.
- Plan for no resupplies.
- Finish at Woodworth Town Hall.
- Closing and goodbyes by 12:30PM.
What type of bike do I need and what do I need to bring? Here is a suggested packing list. that includes info on what type of bike you need.
Additional details will be sent out after you register.
The campout is free to attend but registration is required. Register here!