Louisiana has plenty of hiking trails, but a good chunk of them are three miles or less. There are longer trails in areas like the Kisatchie National Forest, but outside of that, you'll find yourself taking the same trail twice to get your mileage in. If you're looking for a longer hike that's still relatively easy, consider this historic hiking trail in Louisiana. Clocking in at six miles, it's definitely one of the longer trails in the area, plus you'll get to explore a unique part of Louisiana's history. Here's what you need to know:

The Port Hudson State Historic Site is a National Historic Landmark located over in Jackson, Louisiana.

Now is probably a good time to let you know there’s an admission fee of $4.00 per person. Senior citizens (62+) and children 3 and under are free.

In addition to the many exhibits and artifacts you can view here, there’s also a six-mile nature trail that will take you all around the site.

The siege of Port Hudson (1863) was one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War.

The trail is mostly unpaved, with a few footbridges peppered along the route.

You'll pass by several forts along your hike.

If you're serious about hiking, I'd recommend getting an AllTrails+ account. You'll unlock more features than a basic account, like downloading maps offline, live updates, and more.

The Fort Hudson siege was the longest siege in American History.

It lasted from May 23 through July 9, 1863. Another important fact about this battle area is that it’s the first place where African-American military units, the First and Third Louisiana Native Guards, fought for the Union Army. After the Union took control of the area, Port Hudson became a recruiting center for African-American troops.

The trail is well-maintained and accessible year-round, but this trail really comes alive in the fall, especially when the leaves begin to change.

I know it's nothing compared to our Northern friends, but I'll take any leaf-peeping opportunity I can get down here!

If you're tackling this trail in the warmer months, I'd recommend some bug spray. Be sure you've got all of the hiking essentials before you head out.

You may even find yourself the only one on the trail, and that's always a treat.

While the trail is kid-friendly, it's not really stroller-friendly, so keep that in mind if you're exploring with the youngsters!

Have you ever hiked this historic hiking trail in Louisiana? Share your comments with me in the comments below.

Visit the Port Hudson State Historic Site website to learn more, and start planning your adventure today.