Bogue Chitto River – Swamp Forest loop from Bogue Chitto State Park

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Bogue Chitto River – Swamp Forest loop from Bogue Chitto State Park

Moderate

4.5

(4)

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Bogue Chitto River – Swamp Forest loop from Bogue Chitto State Park

02:49

10.8km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

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Bogue Chitto State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.42 km

Scales of Allegory at the Water's Edge

Highlight • Lake

small pond with dock. alligators present so no swimming

Tip by

3.80 km

Wooden Platforms in Forest Clearing

Highlight • Structure

there used to be tents here for rent but the business folded. platforms are still here but no camping allowed now.

Tip by

4.22 km

Alligator Warning at Lakeside Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice Beach but don't get in the water.

Tip by

5.07 km

Bogue Chitto River

Highlight • River

River that runs through state park. you can kayak or tube down it.

Tip by

6.05 km

Swamp Forest

Highlight • Forest

pretty big swamp with gators.

Tip by

7.18 km

Blue-Blazed Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

take the blue blaze to the Cabin Trail which connects to rentanle cabins in the park.

Tip by

8.42 km

Bogue Chitto State Park Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

boardwalk through bogue chitto state park

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.91 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.91 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

27°C

13°C

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

September 3, 2024,Bogue Chitto Gorge 3SEP2024

Nice hike, almost all gravel trail. Lots of bugs and banana spiders. Saw one Copperhead. Fairly flat since it's Louisiana but 1 or 2 small inclines.

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Bogue Chitto River – Swamp Forest loop from Bogue Chitto State Park

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