Last updated: November 3, 2021
Place
Blackland Prairie Section Southern Terminus Trailhead, West Jackson Street, Closed
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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
This section of trail is closed due to damage to culverts during a winter storm. The culverts will be replaced with bridges. The repair work is scheduled for 2023.
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. 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.
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 here
See What's Open What's Closed Alerts & Conditions for updates.
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. 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.
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 here
See What's Open What's Closed Alerts & Conditions for updates.