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National Scenic Trail · AL, MS, TN

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.

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Photos

Potkopinu Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
The Potkopinu section, between milepost 17 and 20, follows the historic Old Trace. The "sunken" nature of the trail is due to the footsteps of thousands of travelers between the 1780s and 1820s in the soft loess soil.
A section of the Old Trace at Rocky Springs (MP 52.4-59)
A section of the Old Trace at Rocky Springs (MP 52.4-59)
A fork in the trail with directional signs
Access to the Yockanookany section of the National Scenic Trail at Cypress Swamp (MP 122)

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding