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Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail The Ridgeland Trail passes by Cypress Swamp.
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Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Yockanookany Trail Map
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West Florida Boundary Trailhead is a narrow trail that is recommended for hikers.

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The West Florida Boundary Trailhead is recommended for hikers only.

West Florida Boundary Trailhead (Milepost 107.9)

The West Florida Boundary Trailhead is the southern terminus of the Ridgeland section of the National Scenic Trail. This parking area and trailhead are recommended for hikers only. Hikers may chose to walk a short loop on the nature trail or continue for 24.9 miles to the Yockanookany trailhead.

 
The Hwy 43 trailhead is large enough for multiple horse trailers.

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The Highway 43 trailhead is large enough for multiple horse trailers.

Highway 43 Trailhead (Milepost 114.9)

The Highway 43 Trailhead is a the only staging area on this section of National Scenic Trail. There is ample room for parking trailers, and water is available for horses to drink at this trailhead. Riders can travel north 16 miles to the northern terminus at Yockanookany, or south seven miles to the southern terminus at the West Florida Boundary. Exit the Parkway on Highway 43 and travel west. Turn left on Yandell Road, located just past the DAR marker. The trailhead will be on your left.

 
Cypress Swamp Trailhead is wooded, and located across the Parkway from Cypress Swamp

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The Cypress Swamp Trailhead is open to hikers and is located across the Parkway from the Cypress Swamp site.

Cypress Swamp Trailhead (Milepost 122.0)

The Cypress Swamp Trailhead, open to hiking only, is located across the Parkway motor road from the Cypress Swamp site. Hikers can hike 14.1 miles to the West Florida Boundary, 8.9 miles to the Yockanookany Trailhead, or any distance they chose on this out and back trail.

 
The scenic trail at the Upper Choctaw Boundary runs parallel to a self-guided interpretive walk.

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The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail runs parallel to a self-guided interpretive trail.  The Scenic Trail is on the right in this photo.

Upper Choctaw Boundary (Milepost 128.4)

Hikers can access the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail from the short self-guided interpretive walk at the Upper Choctaw Boundary. This photo shows the interpretive walk on the left, and the Scenic Trail on the right. You are looking south toward the trailhead parking area.

 
Yockanookany parking area is large enough for multiple vehicles, but not for horse trailers.

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The Yockanookany Trail parking can accommodate multiple vehicles, but not horse trailers.

Yockanookany Trailhead (Milepost 130.9)

The Yockanookany trailhead is the northern terminus the Ridgeland Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. This trailhead is open to hikers only, and provides them the option to create a day from one to twenty-fives miles each way. Hikers can continue 24.9 miles to the West Florida Boundary.

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The Tupelo Trail in Mississippi is one of the four sections of National Scenic Trail in the park.

Did You Know?
The National Trails System Act of 1968 identified the Natchez Trace as one of the initial 14 routes nationwide thought to have potential as a national scenic trail.
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Last Updated: February 10, 2012 at 10:51 MST