Desoto National Forest

**georgecarr** · 11-10-2013, 20:16

I was checking out the Black Creek Trail and I wondered if anyone knows what kind of shape its in? I get everything from the forest is closed due to Katrina, to 11 miles impassible. Anyone have first hand knowledge? Thanks

**southern9** · 11-14-2013, 21:16

Hi. I'm not far from Desoto, maybe an hour. I haven't been there in years, but it should be good to go. I'll ask my 4wheelin' neighbor down the street. He gets out that way pretty often. Send me a PM if you don't hear back in a day or three.

**southern9** · 11-25-2013, 11:05

I asked my friend about Black Creek. He said he never heard of it. Probably because its a hiking trail, and he is into 4wheelin'. I think the area would be fine for a hike. I actually have Black Creek on my radar for a hike in the near future.
Are you still located in Jersey? Mississippi is quite a ways away.

**georgecarr** · 11-25-2013, 18:03

Originally Posted by southern9

I asked my friend about Black Creek. He said he never heard of it. Probably because its a hiking trail, and he is into 4wheelin'. I think the area would be fine for a hike. I actually have Black Creek on my radar for a hike in the near future.
Are you still located in Jersey? Mississippi is quite a ways away.

Yup, Jersey. Was looking for a spot to hike with a buddy from New Orleans area. If you ever get over there I'd gladly read your trip report

**deepsix_six** · 11-28-2013, 11:03

I go there often. Its a little overgrown but deff passable.

**Nodust** · 11-28-2013, 11:26

We hiked from the trailhead on hwy 29 southeast for about 7 miles. That stretch is fine.

This was last month.

**southern9** · 11-28-2013, 12:20

Maybe we can put together a group hike.

**georgecarr** · 11-29-2013, 18:32

Originally Posted by deepsix_six

I go there often. Its a little overgrown but deff passable.

Originally Posted by Nodust

We hiked from the trailhead on hwy 29 southeast for about 7 miles. That stretch is fine.

This was last month.

Appreciate the info

Originally Posted by southern9

Maybe we can put together a group hike.

Definitely a maybe

I'm thinking about coming down in March. What's it like that time of year weather-wise?

**drifter** · 11-29-2013, 19:07

I'll float in and meet ya'll at the sandbar.

**southern9** · 11-30-2013, 18:56

March can go either way: cold, rainy, pleasant, or none of the above. Usually, the coldest temps are behind us by March. I would be optimistic about March

Drifter, I hear Black Creek is great for Kayaking. There is a canoe/kayak service that will rent kayaks and pick you up at the end of your trip. My wife and I are considering buying some kayaks, but will likely rent some for out first trip to see how well she does.