Shockaloe Trail - Hiking trail near Morton, Mississippi, United States - Description

The Shockaloe Trail is a nationally recognized trail and is listed in the National Register of Trails. A trip along the trail allows the rider or hiker to view more than 60 years of forest management practices in the area. Some notable items of interest are:

1. Superior Trees
2. Wildlife Water Holes
3. Timber Management Practices
4. Wildlife Openings
5. Flatland Hardwoods
6. Endangered Species
7. Prescribed Burning

The trail is marked throughout its' entire length with signs and markers. The standard marker is a wooden sign with a horse and rider engraved on it. These markers are placed at intervals along the trail and are easily followed while using the trail.

The Shockaloe Trail is located on the Bienville National Forest between Forest and Morton just north of U.S. Highway 80. The trail consists of a winding 23 miles of travelway which takes the traveler through a variety of terrain and vegetation types found in the areas, and allows the traveler to view first-hand multiple use management practices on the national forest. The trail crosses several local roads and allows the rider the option of several rides of varying lengths from a mile and a half to the full 23 miles.