There are two camp sites along the trail, both inaccessible to vehicles. Stephens State Forest maintains a backpack trail on the Woodburn Unit. Trailheads are located approximately 4 miles south of the town of Woodburn in Clarke County and 4 miles south of Lucas, 3.5 miles west, 0.5 miles south and 0.5 miles west on a narrow lane. There are 4 camp sites at intervals along the trail. There is an extensive system of firelanes and low use roads in all units of Stephens Forest.
Trails are open all year.
Shimek State Forest maintains trails on the Farmington, Donnellson and Lick Creek Units as well as an extensive system of low use roads and firelanes. Loess Hills State Forest has an extensive system of old field accesses that serve well as trails. Additionally, many game trails follow the extensive ridge system that provides some exceptional vistas. A backpack trail located in Preparation Canyon State Park can be accessed at the southeast corner of the park, about 4.5 miles north of Pisgah just off of Highway 183. All state forest trails are open all year.