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SUMMARY:Louisiana Community Campout to Kisatchie National Forest
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Bikepacking Roots Regional Steward Adam Rouillier. \nJoin us for a free\, fun\, 45 mile gravel loop in the Kisatchie National Forest out of Woodworth\, LA.  \nDates: December 27th & 28th\, 2025 \nLocation: Woodworth\, LA \nIt’s a chance to: \n\nExperience the beauty of Louisiana’s only National Forest\nEnjoy a campout at the beautiful Valentine Lake.\nMake new bikepacking friends and build community.\nExpand or develop your bikepacking skills.\nConnect with a Bikepacking Roots Community Steward.\n\nWho is this event for? \nThis 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. \n 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. \n  \nWhat will the weekend look like? \nSat\, Dec 27th 2025:  \n\nMeet at Woodworth Town Hall\n12:00PM: Mandatory Rider’s Meeting. Please have your bike and gear ready to ride by the meeting time.\n12:10PM: Riders start to depart\nRide 24.4 miles and 1\,006 ft elevation gain and 967 ft elevation loss to arrive at camp at Valentine Lake North Campground.\nPlan 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!\nGroup camp set up\, group dinners\, hang out by the fireplace time\, s’mores. \n\nSun\, Dec 28th\, 2025:  \n\nWake up at camp! \nEat\, pack\, morning ride briefing\, and depart camp by about 9:00AM.\nRide 20.7 miles and 917 ft elevation gain and 984 ft elevation loss.\nPlan for no resupplies.\nFinish at Woodworth Town Hall.\nClosing and goodbyes by 12:30PM.\n\nWhat 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. \nAdditional details will be sent out after you register. \nThe campout is free to attend but registration is required. Register here!
URL:https://bikepackingroots.org/event/dec25-louisiana-community-campout-to-kisatchie-national-forest/
LOCATION:Woodworth Town Hall\, 9363 US-165\, Woodworth\, LA\, 71485\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Featured Events
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