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Saturday, December 14, 2024
Other Names | Merango |
Last Known Status | Closed |
This trail at one time was open to ATV riders during an annual charity event during the first weekend of June but has been discontinued as of 2018. The area offered about twenty miles of muddy slick trails in a very humid and hot climate. This listing will remain up for historical purposes.
Permit Required | ||
Dates Open | Open to hunters during hunting season. | |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | ||
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
Four Wheelers | Prohibited | |
UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
Campfires | ||
Night Riding | No | |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
Rule Enforcement |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | State Forest, Boeuf Wildlife Management Area |
Parking | (Unknown) |
Entry | (Unknown) |
Riding | (Unknown) |
Camping | (Unknown) |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
Nearest City | Winnsboro, LA | ||
| From: Winnsboro, LA
1) Take SR-4 south 26.7 miles 2) Turn right (north) on SR-133, continue 5.9 miles 3) Turn right on SR-848, continue 4 miles 4) Turn left (east) on Lawrence Road, proceed toward the Marengo campground. |
Approx Size | 3,200 acres (5 sq mi) | |
Miles Of Trail | 17 | |
Climate Type | Swamp | |
Elevation | 45 to 75 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Some | |
Amateur | Some | |
Expert | Mostly |
Gasoline | Winnsboro, LA | |
Diesel | Winnsboro, LA | |
Water | Winnsboro, LA | |
RV Hookup | Winnsboro, LA | |
RV Disposal | Winnsboro, LA | |
Campground | Winnsboro, LA | |
Conv Store | Winnsboro, LA |
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