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Sam Houston Jones State Park Trail route map
DifficultLoop
Louisiana

Sam Houston Jones State Park Trail

Lake Charles, Louisiana

7.6 mi

Distance

997 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 37m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Sam Houston Jones State Park Trail is a 7.6-mile loop located near Lake Charles, Louisiana. This dirt-surfaced trail provides an immersive experience in Louisiana's natural scenery. With an elevation gain of 997 feet, hikers can expect some challenging sections, making it a difficult trail. The trail traverses a low-lying area, with elevations ranging from 8 to 28 meters, highlighting the park's varied terrain.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:8 ft
Max:28 ft
304 ft
304 ft
8 ft15 ft21 ft28 ft0.0 mi1.9 mi3.8 mi5.7 mi7.7 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Highlights

forest setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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