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Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
The Old Natchez Trace was a 500-mile footpath that ran through Choctaw and Chickasaw lands connecting Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. You can experience portions of that journey the way earlier travelers did - on foot. Today there are four separate trails totaling 65 miles and they are administered by the Natchez Trace Parkway.
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Rocky Springs Trail, Mississippi
About 30 miles southwest of Jackson, Mississippi, near Port Gibson, the Rocky Springs section offers ten miles of trail extending from the Utica-Regantown Rd. trailhead (Milepost 59 on the Natchez Trace Parkway) south to Owen Creek pull-off(Milepost 52.4).
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Blackland Prairie Trail, Tupelo, Mississippi
The Blackland Prairie Trail is the shortest of the four trails at six miles. The trail runs from the Beech Springs parking lot located across the Parkway from the Visitor Center (Milepost 266), south to West Jackson Street in Tupelo, near Milepost 260.8. The trail passes through the Parkway pull-off areas of Old Town Creek Overlook and the Chickasaw Village Site.
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Yockanookany Trail, Ridgeland, Mississippi
The Yockanookany Trail, just north of Jackson, Mississippi, is 24 miles and passes through a variety of areas of historical significance and natural beauty. The northern trailhead is located at the Yockanookany pull-off at Milepost 131. The southern trailhead is at the West Florida Boundary site at Milepost 108. Along the way the trail passes by the River Bend scenic area (Pearl River) and the beautiful Cypress Swamp at Milepost 122.
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Highland Rim Trail, Tennessee
The Highland Rim Trail is 24 miles and located about 40 miles south of Nashville and about ten miles south of Franklin, Tennessee. The northern trailhead is located at the scenic Garrison Creek parking area (Milepost 427). This trail takes you through some of the most scenic areas of the Parkway. The southern trailhead is located at Tennessee Highway 50 (Milepost 408). ***Natchez National Scenic Trail (Highland Rim section) construction update: Due to construction on Highway 840, a section of the scenic trail in Tennessee has been temporarily rerouted around the construction zone (milepost 423.9 to 425.4). This construction project is expected to last about three years, and during this time riders and hikers should be aware of increased noise in the construction zone. Portions of the trail have been rerouted, and run very close to the roadway. Extra caution is advised. For more information please call 662-680-4014.***
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Write to
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804
E-mail Us
Phone
For more information
(800) 305-7417
Park business
(662) 680-4025
Fax
(662) 680-4034
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Climate
In the summer, expect hot, humid weather throughout the length of the trail with temperatures typically in the 90s. In the winter, because the trail extends far to the north and south, conditions vary greatly. Expect very mild winters near Natchez with only occasional freezing. In Tennessee, there can be snow and ice. Spring and fall are very pleasant. Call 1-800-305-7417 for current conditions.
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Last Updated: February 15, 2012 at 15:05 MST |
