Hiking in Mississippi

Lakeshore Park

Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore

Brandon

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Located in Brandon on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore offers a variety of amenities, including a paved walking trail, pavilion, picnic benches, playground, dog park, and scenic water view. The park is managed by the Pearl […]

Sunken Trace

Port Gibson

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Sunken Trace is a historic roadside stop and preserved segment of the original Natchez Trace located near Port Gibson, Mississippi at milepost 41.5 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. It showcases a deeply eroded section of the old trail, worn into […]

Yazoo River Trail

Yazoo River Trail and Arboretum

Greenwood

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The Yazoo River Trail and Arboretum provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and views of nature in Greenwood. The trail offers access to walking and hiking through 45 acres of forest habitat, with meadow and forest trails along the Yazoo River. […]

Tombigbee State Park

Tombigbee State Park

Tupelo

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Tombigbee State Park, just six miles south of Tupelo, Mississippi, offers outdoor fun just minutes from the city. With attractions like the Tupelo Furniture Market and the Elvis Presley Birthplace nearby, visitors can enjoy nature and culture. The park offers […]

Red Bluff

Foxworth

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Red Bluff, located in Foxworth, MS, is a renowned hiking trail known for its breathtaking views and unique geological formations. Often likened to the Grand Canyon, this area features a one-mile loop trail offering moderately challenging terrain and vibrant red […]

Noxubee Hills Trails

Noxubee Hills Trails

Ackerman

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The Noxubee Hills Trail is a 32-mile hiking and biking trail system near Ackerman, Mississippi, featuring a mix of single and double tracks, forest service roads, and gravel paths. It offers trails of varying difficulty levels, with well-marked routes and […]

Lost Bluff Hiking Trail

Lost Bluff Hiking Trail

Grenada

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The Lost Bluff Trail near Grenada is a 2.3-mile loop offering a mix of easy to extremely strenuous terrain, suitable for physically fit hikers. Popular for birding, fishing, and hiking, the trail provides opportunities for solitude amidst its natural beauty […]

Lee Tartt Nature Preserve

Lee Tartt Nature Preserve

Grenada

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Lee Tartt Nature Preserve, located in Grenada, is a 300-acre bottomland hardwood forest & oxbow lakes with opportunities for kayaking, hiking and wildlife observation. It is under the stewardship & management of Friends of Chakchiuma Swamp. They host different social […]

Flowood Nature Park

Flowood Nature Park

Flowood

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Flowood Nature Park, spanning 43 acres, offers a serene escape with its one-mile paved walking trail winding the lake. The park provides rentable open-air pavilions, an amphitheater, and spots for picnics, making it a versatile destination for both recreation and […]

Blue Bluff Recreation Area

Blue Bluff Recreation Area

Aberdeen

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Blue Bluff Recreation Area in Aberdeen, sits along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, offering activities like picnicking, fishing, hiking, and camping. Visitors can reserve campsites by calling to find available sites. […]

Black Creek

Black Creek

Wiggins

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The 21-mile Black Creek passes through the Desoto National Forest in south Mississippi, offering diverse recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, hunting, swimming, and camping. There are four primary landings equipped with boat ramps, campsites, and restrooms. In 1986, Congress included […]

Bienville National Forest Marathon Trail

Bienville National Forest

Lake

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Spanning over 178,000 acres in central Mississippi, Bienville National Forest offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and horse riding. The forest offers trails and campgrounds and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. […]