Blackland Prairie Section Southern Terminus Trailhead, West Jackson Street

Trail leading away from the Southern Terminus Trailhead on West Jackson Street in Tupelo, MS

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Quick Facts

Location:

West Jackson Street, Tupelo, Mississippi

Significance:

Trailhead for Blackland Prairie Section of Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Designation:

National Scenic Trail

Amenities

3 listed

Hitching Post/Corral, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV

In and around Tupelo, Mississippi, the Blackland Prairie Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is a popular hiking and equestrian corridor for visitors. Bicycles are prohibited on this trail. You can pick up a Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail brochure by visiting the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center near the northern terminus trail head at Milepost 266 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Check Parkway Visitor Center hours to see when you can stop by for a map.

This trailhead is open to both hikers and horseback riders. This is the only staging area for horseback riders on the Blackland Prairie section of Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. A 3.5-mile loop trail is available for horseback riders.

See Road Site and Status and Alerts & Conditions for updates.

Directions
From the Natchez Trace Parkway, exit onto Highway 6 at Milepost 260. Travel west on MS Highway 6 for approximately ½ mile to Air Park Road. Turn right and travel north to the end of the road at Jackson Street. Turn right on Jackson Street. A paved parking/staging area is on the left.

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