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The Utica-Regantown Road trailhead and parking area provides ample space for trailers and vehicles.

Highway 27 or Utica-Regantown Road Trailhead (Milepost 59)

The Utica-Regantown Road Trailhead is an excellent staging area for horseback riders. There is ample parking for trailers as riders start the four and one half mile one-way ride to the Rocky Springs Campground. This is an out and back trail (nine miles roundtrip). Horseback riders will be riding on the road shoulder for part of this trail. When exiting the Parkway, follow the sign to the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail Parking.

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Hikers can follow the trail from the picnic area at Rocky Springs to Owens Creek Falls.  This trail is open to hikers only.

Rocky Springs Campground (Milepost 54.8)

This trailhead is accessible to hikers only. Hikers can access the trail from the campground, and continue north eight miles to the trailhead. Hikers can access the trail from the restrooms near the picnic area, and continue south two and one half miles to the Owens Creek Waterfall. This section of trail is open to hikers only, and takes you over rocky outcroppings and on steep ridges.

Owens Creek Trailhead (Milepost 52.4)

The Owens Creek Trailhead is open to hikers only. This strenuous stretch of trail takes you over rocky outcroppings and on steep ridges. This is a great place for hikers to start a short or long hike. The trail continues north for seven miles to the Highway 27 or Utica-Regantown Road Trailhead.