About Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles and offer opportunities to explore wetlands, swamps, hardwood forest, and the history of the area.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is open every day during daylight hours. Severe weather resulting in washouts and downed trees can cause temporary trail closures. The trail is located entirely within the property boundaries of the Natchez Trace Parkway and questions about the trail and its condition should be directed to the Parkway's visitor center by calling 1-800-305-7417.
Activities
Getting There
Directions to the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail vary greatly depending on what section you are trying to reach. For specific questions concerning how to get to a certain section or trail head of the National Scenic Trail, please call the Visitor Center at 1-800-305-7417.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Trails on the Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway has trails from 200 feet to 27 miles long. There are many short nature trails, and…
Hiking the Yockanookany Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
North of Jackson, Mississippi the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is the longest of the five…
Hiking the Highland Rim Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
The Highland Rim section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is a popular twenty mile hiking and equestrian corridor…
Hiking the Blackland Prairie Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
The Blackland Prairie section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is a popular 6 mile hiking trail in and…
This trail parallels the Natchez Trace Parkway motor road.
Hiking the Potkopinu Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Potkopinu (Pot-cop-i-new), the southernmost section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, is only three miles long, but it is the…
Tent Camping on the Natchez Trace
The Natchez Trace Parkway manages three campgrounds along the Parkway. Those campgrounds are Meriwether Lewis at Milepost 385.9, Jeff Busby…
Visitor Centers
Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
The National Park Service administers the scenic trail site through the Natchez Trace Parkway.Visitors are welcome to learn more about the scenic at the Parkway…
Hours: The Parkway Visitor Center is open everyday except Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1 from 9 am to 4:30 pm (Central Time).
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