Long trails of the southeast an alternative to the appalachian trail at 26 miles the wild azalea trail is louisianas longest foot path what it lacks in length it makes up in beauty and biodiversity located in the kisatchie national forest the trail runs from southeast to northwest. Backpackers and hikers looking for less crowded outdoor experience should grab long trails of the southeast to discover the many opportunities available in the deep south this guide covers 600 miles of trails in 6 states including the 104 mile pinhoti trail the 90 mile benton mackaye trail trekking the appalachian trail is no longer the solitary experience it once was. Long trails of the southeast click on book cover to order book excerpt below long trails of the southeast isbn 0 89732 530 3 in this book you will find over 600 varied miles of long trails to hike from the cypress swamps of south florida to the high mountains of north carolina each offers its own beauty and challenges. The florida trail at 1562 miles in length the florida trail is the southeasts longest trail as one of only eleven national scenic trails in the united states the florida trail traverses through a diverse landscape as it extends from gulf islands national seashore in floridas panhandle to big cypress national preserve in south florida