54 trails · 462 trail miles · Best season: October – April
Mississippi offers peaceful hiking through longleaf pine forests, along the historic Natchez Trace, and on Gulf Coast barrier islands. Mild winters provide year-round hiking in the southern portion.
Best Season
October – April
Terrain
Pine forests, river bluffs, barrier islands
Top Trail: Mississippi State Park Deer Run Trail
Mississippi has 54 hiking trails covering 462 trail miles across 0 national parks and 37 state parks.
The best hiking season in Mississippi is October – April. The terrain includes pine forests, river bluffs, barrier islands.
The top hiking destinations in Mississippi include Natchez Trace Parkway, Gulf Islands National Seashore, De Soto National Forest.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Mississippi include Black Creek Trail (41 mi), Tuxachanie Trail (16 mi).
The highest-rated trail in Mississippi is Mississippi State Park Deer Run Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.