News Release

Sections of Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail closed for trail maintenance

Overgrown sections of Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail will be cleared to improve drainage and views.

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News Release Date: November 8, 2022

Contact: Mandi Toy, 662-680-4017

TUPELO, Miss.—Sections of the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail in Ridgeland, Mississippi will be closed to the public as National Park Service crews remove, trim and mow vegetation along the trail. The work will be completed in sections and the temporary closures will move as work progresses.

“We are using large equipment to remove trees, clear out culverts, and cut back overgrowth to improve drainage,” said Chief of Maintenance Greg Smith, “The work will also open up the trail to scenic views for pedestrians and bicyclists.”  

The closure is necessary for the safety of visitors and workers. Barricades are in place and signs are posted to indicate the closed area. Individuals found in the closed area may be subject to citation.  

About Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail. The Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail is a 10-mile paved path that runs through historic Choctaw homelands. Chisha Foka (chee-sha-foe-ka) translates to “among the post oaks.” Trail users can enjoy the recreational opportunities and the trees, wildflowers, and wildlife of this protected greenspace on Natchez Trace Parkway in Ridgeland, Mississippi. 

 

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