A hiking heaven.
For your hiking enjoyment,ย the Natchez Trace Parkwayย offers over 25ย nature and guided trailsย that range from 1/8 to 2.5 miles. Youโll find five hiking sections of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail connected by the Parkway, totaling over 60 miles. In fact, the Natchez Trace has consistently been namedย Best Hiking Areaย in Mississippi!
The Natchez Trace offersย genuine opportunities to explore diverse natural environments that include wetlands, swamps, Spanish moss, hardwood forest, rock outcroppings, and overlooks. In some places you can even walk along the Old Trace itself and follow the footsteps of those that have walked hundreds, and even thousands of years before you.
We strongly encourage you to visit the sparklingย waterfallsย during your hike, as well.ย Winding 444 miles through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, there are so many places to experienceย natureย and the greatย outdoors during your hiking adventure.
Where To Hike
Theย Natchez Trace National Scenic Trailย features five hiking trails:
- Potkopinu Trailย โ Experience history as you walk along this quiet, three-mile โsunkenโ trail.
- Rocky Springs Trailย โ Nearย Port Gibson, this siteย offers almost ten miles of trail.
- Yockanookany Trailย โ This 24 mile long nature trail passes through a variety of historical areas.
- Blackland Prairie Trailย โ Nearย Tupelo, this trail winds six miles through hardwood forests and blackbelt prairie.
- Highland Rim Trailย โ Located nearย Leiperโs Fork, thisย 25 mileย long trail offers multipleย spotsย for hikers and horseback riders.
Ready to take a hike?
Hiking along the Natchez Trace Parkway is most popular during spring and summer, but generally temperate weather makes it enjoyable year round. No matter when or where you decide to go, one thing is for sure: youโll have an awesome experience!
Plan your hikeย with travel itineraries and our Interactive Map.
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