The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail runs parallel to the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile, scenic motor road. Five sections of hiking trail, totaling more than 60 miles, offer opportunities to explore wetlands, swamps, hardwood forest, rock outcroppings, overlooks, and the history of the area. Established in 1983, the trail is part of the National Park Service and the National Trails System.
Today the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail consists of five separate sections--over 60 miles--developed for hiking and horseback riding.
Discover the many different trailheads of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
This twenty mile section is a popular hiking and equestrian corridor for visitors south of Nashville in Tennessee.
The Blackland Prairie Section is six miles in length located hear Tupelo, Mississippi.
North of Jackson, Mississippi the Yockanookany Section is the longest of the five developed trail sections at 26 miles.
The Rocky Springs Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is a little over 6 mile section located near Port Gibson, Mississippi.
The Potkopinu Section is 3 miles long and it is longest section of Old Natchez Trace in the park.
Following the Leave No Trace Seven Principles can help us minimize those impacts on the Natchez Trace.
Last updated: February 26, 2021
OMB Control No. 1024-0224