Current Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• Federal Government Shutdown Notice

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Federal Government Shutdown Notice During the federal government shutdown, we will not monitor or update this website. Some Natchez Trace Parkway areas are accessible including the motor road and NPS campgrounds; access may change without notice, and there are no NPS-provided services.

Caution

• Tornado Safety Areas

  Alert 1 , Severity ,caution ,, Tornado Safety Areas Be alert for changing weather conditions. Summer thunderstorms may produce tornadoes. Know where to go during inclement weather.
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• Uneven Road Surfaces in Mississippi

  Alert 2 , Severity ,caution ,, Uneven Road Surfaces in Mississippi Extended drought conditions have caused severe cracking and movement of the Natchez Trace Parkway road surface in Mississippi. All motorists, motorcyclists and bicyclists should use caution and be alert to uneven road surfaces.
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Information

• Yockanookany Trail Open with Restrictions

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Yockanookany Trail Open with Restrictions Date Posted: 1/25/2018 Partial closures are in effect for equestrian use of the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. The trail is unmaintained from the Highway 43 trailhead to the northern trail terminus and is closed to equestrian use.
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• Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail The Rocky Springs section is closed from the Rocky Springs campground at milepost 55 to the northern terminus at milepost 59 until further notice. Visitors should observe posted closures. The trail is unsafe due to trail erosion and deteriorated bridges.
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Mississippi, Alabama, and most of Tennessee are classified as humid subtropical climates. The weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers. Average high temperatures reach into the high 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Thunderstorms are common in Mississippi, especially in the southern part of the state, and from June through November, the state is occasionally affected by hurricanes moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.

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