Hiking the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail consists of five sections running roughly parallel to the Natchez Trace Parkway motor road. The five sections of hiking trail, total more than 60 miles in southern forests. The trails 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.
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail consists of five sections running roughly parallel to the Natchez Trace Parkway motor road. The five sections of hiking trail, total more than 60 miles in southern forests. The trails 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. Scroll down for a listing of trail sections. Be sure to check for closed sections of the trail at What's Open What's Closed
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5-14 Hours
You can hike as little or as long as you like. There are driving distances between the hiking trails, so calculate that into your time.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Day, Dawn, Dusk
These trails vary in size and terrain. There are freqent root obsticles and often downed trees. They are not paved. Most are only about 3 feet wide, but there are wider sections. There are slick bridges and sometimes streams to cross.
Yes — Pets are allowed on leashes 6' or shorter. They can earn a BARK Ranger dog tag.
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The trail is not smooth, but it does not have long steep grades.
Along the Natchez Trace Parkway
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