Louisiana Winter Solstice Campout

This event is hosted by Bikepacking Roots Regional Steward Adam Rouillier as part of our Winter Solstice Campout Series

Dates: December 28-29, 2024

Location: Woodworth, Louisiana

Join us for a free, fun, 45 mile gravel loop in the Kisatchie National Forest out of Woodworth, LA. You can view the route here.

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 should attend:

This route is for all, including beginner riders with the ability to ride 25 miles over several hours with some climbing. The route does not include any singletrack and can be done on any gravel or mountain bike without issue.

The route is 45.1 miles over the two days, and is 60% unpaved, 40% paved roads. Day one is 24.4 miles with 1,005 ft of elevation gain and 937 ft of elevation loss. Day two is 20.7 miles with 917 ft of elevation gain and 984 ft of elevation loss. 

This event is for everyone interested in 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.

Here is a suggested packing list. You will receive an email after you register with additional details.

Register for this event here.