If you’ve been feeling a little stressed and need to get back to nature, it can mean only one thing. It’s time for some new adventures! And just to make sure things go off without a hitch, we planned an entire year’s worth of hikes. In fact, these are some of the best hikes in Mississippi. That’s right; we’ve selected 12 scenic trails to explore in Mississippi, one for each month of the year. Grab those hiking shoes and get ready for some fresh air.

  1. Cypress Swamp Trail (Canton)

Jan Cornehl/Google You can’t walk on water, but you can get pretty darn close on the Cypress Swamp Trail! Located on the Natchez Trace, the boardwalk trail leads right over a swamp filled with dozens of tupelo and bald cypress trees. From the unique vantage point, you’ll be afforded close-up views of the swamp as well as the wildlife that calls it home. This trek is quite an enchanting experience. Cypress Swamp, Natchez Trace Pkwy, Canton, MS 39046, USA

  1. Outcroppings Trail (Tishomingo)

Rachel Fitzpatrick/All Trails One of Tishomingo State Park’s most popular trails, this 2-mile loop trail meanders along a ridge of huge rock outcroppings, offering a great view of Bear Creek. As an added bonus, it begins and ends at one of the park’s most recognizable sights, a swinging bridge. Tishomingo State Park, 105 Co Rd 90, Tishomingo, MS 38873, USA

  1. Clark Creek Nature Area Trails (Woodville)

Sarah Modica/All Trails One of the state’s most beautiful outdoor treasures, Clark Creek Nature Area boasts 700 acres of beauty. But the real highlight of the area is the roughly 50 waterfalls that fill it. Several miles of trails wind through the nature area, including 1.8 miles of improved trails and 2.6 miles of primitive trails. Clark Creek Natural Area, 366 Ft Adams Pond Rd, Woodville, MS 39669, USA

  1. Bailey Woods Trail (Oxford)

Bill Dabney/All Trails Recreation and education unite on this unique route, which connects the University of Mississippi Museum to Rowan Oak, the former residence of William Faulkner. A great trek for all ages, the trail is just 3/5 of a mile and takes about 20 minutes to complete. Rowan Oak, 916 Old Taylor Rd, Oxford, MS 38655, USA

  1. Red Bluff Trail (Foxworth)

Abi Cashion/All Trails A short hike with a huge payoff, Red Bluff Trail is a 0.9-mile loop trail that culminates at Red Bluff, a massive canyon that’s come to be known as the “Little Grand Canyon of Mississippi.” You can even extend the hike by trekking down to the bottom of the canyon. Red Bluff, Mississippi 39483, USA

  1. Tree Top Trail (Crystal Springs)

Green Wolf/All Trails The Tree Top Trail offers a tree-mendous trek like no other! Nestled among the treetops in Chautauqua Park, the trail features a 1,500-foot-long elevated boardwalk that offers a unique, “squirrel’s-eye view" of life in the woods. 26031 US-51, Crystal Springs, MS 39059, USA

  1. Natchez Bluff Trail (Natchez)

Nicolette Savant –Fournerat/Google Undeniably unique, the Natchez Bluff Trail is a combination of city streets and walkways lined with interpretive panels that display the history of the area. The biggest perk, though, is the views. The trail follows a path on top of Natchez’s famous bluff, offering incredible vistas of the Mighty Mississippi. Roth Hill Road, Roth Hill Rd, Natchez, MS 39120, USA

  1. Dunn’s Falls Trail (Enterprise)

Zivile JG/All Trails Short and sweet, this trail is just 0.4 miles long, yet it leads to the state’s tallest waterfall, Dunn’s Falls, which stands at a towering 65 feet! Especially scenic, the out-and-back trail begins at the base of the waterfall, winds through the woods, and runs along a river. Dunn’s Falls Park, 6890 Dunns Falls Rd A, Enterprise, MS 39330, USA

  1. Tuxachanie Trail (Saucier)

Erin Harvaneck/Google A long and winding trail, Tuxachanie Trail extends 11.9 miles through pine forests as well as open areas. In addition to scenic beauty, it boasts some great historic relics, including an abandoned POW camp from WWII. And don’t let the long length deter you; the trail is broken into segments, so you don’t have to hike the entire thing. Tuxachanie Hiking Trail (West End Trailhead), 26204-26154 US 49, Saucier, MS 39574, USA

  1. Bonita Lakes Park (Meridian)

LeShea Kennel/All Trails Spanning 3,300 acres, Bonita Lakes Park is brimming with perks including a 7-mile loop trail. Not only is the trail well-maintained and easy to navigate, but it boasts some great waterfront views. Bonita Lakes Park, Bonita Reservoir Rd, Meridian, MS 39301, USA

  1. Lost Bluff Hiking Trail (Grenada)

visitgrenadams.com Challenging, to say the least, this 2-mile trail leads through all sorts of rough terrain, making for a strenuous, heart-pumping trek. All effort exerted will be worth it, though. Not only does the trail feature a Civil War-era fort, but it leads to an overlook that offers a spectacular view of the spillway below. Lost Bluff Hiking Trail, MS-333, Grenada, MS 38901, USA

  1. Columbus Riverwalk (Columbus)

Norman Loustalot/Google Following the Tombigbee River, the 4.4-mile Columbus Riverwalk, which is open to hikers and bikers, is brimming with beautiful scenery. It’s got lots of perks, too. Along the way, you’ll find two pavilions, bathrooms, benches, and picnic tables. River Walk Trail, Columbus Riverwalk, Columbus, MS 39701, USA

There are some incredibly scenic areas to enjoy while hiking in Mississippi. Are these the most scenic trails in the state? Did we miss your favorite scenic spot? With so much to explore there is bound to be someone saying, “but you missed…” If so, please share the best hikes in Mississippi that you have discovered.

Jan Cornehl/Google

You can’t walk on water, but you can get pretty darn close on the Cypress Swamp Trail! Located on the Natchez Trace, the boardwalk trail leads right over a swamp filled with dozens of tupelo and bald cypress trees. From the unique vantage point, you’ll be afforded close-up views of the swamp as well as the wildlife that calls it home. This trek is quite an enchanting experience.

Cypress Swamp, Natchez Trace Pkwy, Canton, MS 39046, USA

Rachel Fitzpatrick/All Trails

One of Tishomingo State Park’s most popular trails, this 2-mile loop trail meanders along a ridge of huge rock outcroppings, offering a great view of Bear Creek. As an added bonus, it begins and ends at one of the park’s most recognizable sights, a swinging bridge.

Tishomingo State Park, 105 Co Rd 90, Tishomingo, MS 38873, USA

Sarah Modica/All Trails

One of the state’s most beautiful outdoor treasures, Clark Creek Nature Area boasts 700 acres of beauty. But the real highlight of the area is the roughly 50 waterfalls that fill it. Several miles of trails wind through the nature area, including 1.8 miles of improved trails and 2.6 miles of primitive trails.

Clark Creek Natural Area, 366 Ft Adams Pond Rd, Woodville, MS 39669, USA

Bill Dabney/All Trails

Recreation and education unite on this unique route, which connects the University of Mississippi Museum to Rowan Oak, the former residence of William Faulkner. A great trek for all ages, the trail is just 3/5 of a mile and takes about 20 minutes to complete.

Rowan Oak, 916 Old Taylor Rd, Oxford, MS 38655, USA

Abi Cashion/All Trails

A short hike with a huge payoff, Red Bluff Trail is a 0.9-mile loop trail that culminates at Red Bluff, a massive canyon that’s come to be known as the “Little Grand Canyon of Mississippi.” You can even extend the hike by trekking down to the bottom of the canyon.

Red Bluff, Mississippi 39483, USA

Green Wolf/All Trails

The Tree Top Trail offers a tree-mendous trek like no other! Nestled among the treetops in Chautauqua Park, the trail features a 1,500-foot-long elevated boardwalk that offers a unique, “squirrel’s-eye view" of life in the woods.

26031 US-51, Crystal Springs, MS 39059, USA

Nicolette Savant –Fournerat/Google

Undeniably unique, the Natchez Bluff Trail is a combination of city streets and walkways lined with interpretive panels that display the history of the area. The biggest perk, though, is the views. The trail follows a path on top of Natchez’s famous bluff, offering incredible vistas of the Mighty Mississippi.

Roth Hill Road, Roth Hill Rd, Natchez, MS 39120, USA

Zivile JG/All Trails

Short and sweet, this trail is just 0.4 miles long, yet it leads to the state’s tallest waterfall, Dunn’s Falls, which stands at a towering 65 feet! Especially scenic, the out-and-back trail begins at the base of the waterfall, winds through the woods, and runs along a river.

Dunn’s Falls Park, 6890 Dunns Falls Rd A, Enterprise, MS 39330, USA

Erin Harvaneck/Google

A long and winding trail, Tuxachanie Trail extends 11.9 miles through pine forests as well as open areas. In addition to scenic beauty, it boasts some great historic relics, including an abandoned POW camp from WWII. And don’t let the long length deter you; the trail is broken into segments, so you don’t have to hike the entire thing.

Tuxachanie Hiking Trail (West End Trailhead), 26204-26154 US 49, Saucier, MS 39574, USA

LeShea Kennel/All Trails

Spanning 3,300 acres, Bonita Lakes Park is brimming with perks including a 7-mile loop trail. Not only is the trail well-maintained and easy to navigate, but it boasts some great waterfront views.

Bonita Lakes Park, Bonita Reservoir Rd, Meridian, MS 39301, USA

visitgrenadams.com

Challenging, to say the least, this 2-mile trail leads through all sorts of rough terrain, making for a strenuous, heart-pumping trek. All effort exerted will be worth it, though. Not only does the trail feature a Civil War-era fort, but it leads to an overlook that offers a spectacular view of the spillway below.

Lost Bluff Hiking Trail, MS-333, Grenada, MS 38901, USA

Norman Loustalot/Google

Following the Tombigbee River, the 4.4-mile Columbus Riverwalk, which is open to hikers and bikers, is brimming with beautiful scenery. It’s got lots of perks, too. Along the way, you’ll find two pavilions, bathrooms, benches, and picnic tables.

River Walk Trail, Columbus Riverwalk, Columbus, MS 39701, USA

This is just a portion of the hiking trails in Mississippi that belong on your bucket list. Here is a cool and unique rail trail that will take you on an adventure like no other.

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More Mississippi hiking trails December 15, 2022 Chris Muras What is the most beautiful hike in Mississippi? Mississippi has so much natural beauty to be discovered and experienced and one of the best ways to do that is through hiking. Picking the most beautiful isn’t really a fair question to the thousands of other hiking trails. So here is a list of some of the most beautiful Mississippi hiking trails:

  1. Outcroppings Trail: Tishomingo, MS
  2. Depot Creek Greenway Trail: Lucedale, MS
  3. Baker’s Pond Hiking Trail: Holly Springs, MS
  4. Old Channel Trail: Columbus, MS
  5. The Nature Trail: Natchez, MS
  6. Treetop Trail at Chautauqua Park: Crystal Springs, MS
  7. Blackland Prairie Trail: Tupelo, MS
  8. Cave Spring: Natchez Trace Parkway
  9. Yazoo River Trail: Greenwood, MS One of the most beautiful hikes in Mississippi is the Bonita Lakes Trail near Meridian, Mississippi. This trail takes hikers around the Bonita Reservoir, rewarding them with stunning views of this tranquil lake surrounded by lush trees. The 7.6-mile loop isn’t too demanding while still providing a unique experience in nature where you can observe all types of wildlife, including foxes, wood ducks, ospreys, herons, and eagles. A real treat for those looking for a peaceful escape into the great outdoors! What is the longest trail in Mississippi? If we are talking hiking trails, the longest hiking trail in Mississippi is about 41 miles from Fairley Bridge Landing to Big Creek Landing in the Black Creek flood plain. Mississippi also has an impressive 43.6-mile paved rail trail called the Tanglefoot Trail. The biggest biking and walking trail is Mississippi’s section of the Mississippi River Trail which follows the Mississippi River for 300 miles throughout the state. The entire Mississippi River Trail is a whopping 3,000 miles running from the headwaters of the Mississippi in Minnesota through ten states into Louisiana.

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More Mississippi hiking trails

December 15, 2022

Chris Muras

What is the most beautiful hike in Mississippi? Mississippi has so much natural beauty to be discovered and experienced and one of the best ways to do that is through hiking. Picking the most beautiful isn’t really a fair question to the thousands of other hiking trails. So here is a list of some of the most beautiful Mississippi hiking trails:

  1. Outcroppings Trail: Tishomingo, MS
  2. Depot Creek Greenway Trail: Lucedale, MS
  3. Baker’s Pond Hiking Trail: Holly Springs, MS
  4. Old Channel Trail: Columbus, MS
  5. The Nature Trail: Natchez, MS
  6. Treetop Trail at Chautauqua Park: Crystal Springs, MS
  7. Blackland Prairie Trail: Tupelo, MS
  8. Cave Spring: Natchez Trace Parkway
  9. Yazoo River Trail: Greenwood, MS One of the most beautiful hikes in Mississippi is the Bonita Lakes Trail near Meridian, Mississippi. This trail takes hikers around the Bonita Reservoir, rewarding them with stunning views of this tranquil lake surrounded by lush trees. The 7.6-mile loop isn’t too demanding while still providing a unique experience in nature where you can observe all types of wildlife, including foxes, wood ducks, ospreys, herons, and eagles. A real treat for those looking for a peaceful escape into the great outdoors! What is the longest trail in Mississippi? If we are talking hiking trails, the longest hiking trail in Mississippi is about 41 miles from Fairley Bridge Landing to Big Creek Landing in the Black Creek flood plain. Mississippi also has an impressive 43.6-mile paved rail trail called the Tanglefoot Trail. The biggest biking and walking trail is Mississippi’s section of the Mississippi River Trail which follows the Mississippi River for 300 miles throughout the state. The entire Mississippi River Trail is a whopping 3,000 miles running from the headwaters of the Mississippi in Minnesota through ten states into Louisiana.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Mississippi has so much natural beauty to be discovered and experienced and one of the best ways to do that is through hiking. Picking the most beautiful isn’t really a fair question to the thousands of other hiking trails. So here is a list of some of the most beautiful Mississippi hiking trails:

  1. Outcroppings Trail: Tishomingo, MS
  2. Depot Creek Greenway Trail: Lucedale, MS
  3. Baker’s Pond Hiking Trail: Holly Springs, MS
  4. Old Channel Trail: Columbus, MS
  5. The Nature Trail: Natchez, MS
  6. Treetop Trail at Chautauqua Park: Crystal Springs, MS
  7. Blackland Prairie Trail: Tupelo, MS
  8. Cave Spring: Natchez Trace Parkway
  9. Yazoo River Trail: Greenwood, MS

One of the most beautiful hikes in Mississippi is the Bonita Lakes Trail near Meridian, Mississippi. This trail takes hikers around the Bonita Reservoir, rewarding them with stunning views of this tranquil lake surrounded by lush trees. The 7.6-mile loop isn’t too demanding while still providing a unique experience in nature where you can observe all types of wildlife, including foxes, wood ducks, ospreys, herons, and eagles. A real treat for those looking for a peaceful escape into the great outdoors!

What is the longest trail in Mississippi?

If we are talking hiking trails, the longest hiking trail in Mississippi is about 41 miles from Fairley Bridge Landing to Big Creek Landing in the Black Creek flood plain. Mississippi also has an impressive 43.6-mile paved rail trail called the Tanglefoot Trail. The biggest biking and walking trail is Mississippi’s section of the Mississippi River Trail which follows the Mississippi River for 300 miles throughout the state. The entire Mississippi River Trail is a whopping 3,000 miles running from the headwaters of the Mississippi in Minnesota through ten states into Louisiana.