Geaux Wild Ultra

Description: New Distance 100 miler will be added for 2026 Course The course is a 10-mile loop that combines the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails. There will be two aid stations along the route. The main aid station, located at the Start/Finish area, will offer hot food and a variety of trail snacks. A second, unmanned station will be positioned around mile 5, serving as a halfway point. This station will provide water, snacks, ice, and electrolytes. The course features classic Louisiana State Park trail terrain, with flat, minimally elevated paths characterized by muddy sections, tree roots, and natural trail surfaces. For additional insights and feedback, check the comments from runners and hikers on AllTrails. Location Lake Bistineau State Park Situated on the western shore of Lake Bistineau, this park offers a satisfying blend of beautiful vistas and outstanding recreational facilities. Memorable for its upland mixed hardwood forest, its open waters, and its enchanting stands of cypress and tupelo trees, the park offers two boat launches, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, camping, cabins and excellent fishing! Beginning in January with the "yo- yo" season and lasting through the spring, summer, and early fall, the dedicated fisherman can draw such freshwater catches as black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow bass, catfish, bluegill, and red-ear sunfish from the lake's clear waters. Lake Bistineau dates back over 200 years. It began in 1800 when several thousand acres of land were flooded due to a gigantic log jam in the Red River. Gradually, however, as the area was dredged, the lake began to drain. Then in 1935, a permanent dam was built across Loggy Bayou, creating the present-day Lake Bistineau. The dam has since been enlarged, giving the reservoir a surface area of 26.9 square miles, with an average depth of seven feet and a maximum depth of 25 feet. Area 1 is located in the main section of the park, with cabins, and a group camp. Picnicking along the lake is tremendously popular at numerous sites equipped with tables, grills, and nearby restrooms. Several picnic pavilions are also available for larger groups. The park's trail system encompasses nearly 10 miles of woodland trails and an 11-mile canoe trail, for visitors who want to see the park's beauty from the water.