The Best Running in Mississippi

The Tuxachanie trail crosses a variety of wetland locations including sloughs, creeks, ponds, pitcher-plant bogs, and lowland swamps. There are bridges and wooden planks to aid in crossing most of these wetland environments. I only came across one crossing that seemed rather sketchy, and that one...

The Longleaf Trace is an old railroad line that has been paved over to convert it into a running, biking, hiking, equestrian trail. Doing the entire Longleaf Trace at once is an extremely strenuous task - Took me 7.5 hours! Luckily, there are plenty of waypoints along the Trace. This allows you t...

Tired of walking on a boring treadmill? Then come walk or bike along Front Beach in Ocean Springs. It is a very popular walking path because of its beauty and amenities. Fort Marpaus Park is located about halfway down the path and has a shaded pavilion, benches, and restrooms. There are two piers...

Starting from the Ranger station walk North or South which will lead you to the parks nature trail. You'll hike pretty close to the lake the entire time through lots of hardwoods, flora and fauna native to the State of Mississippi. Elevation gain is very minimal but does offer some beautiful pano...

This walking path is very popular among locals, and for good reason. The perfect excuse to get outside and soak up the South Mississippi sun, this path offers a great place to train for a 5K, go for a relaxing walk, or ride your bike. There are three benches on the bridge if you need to take a br...

South Campus Rail Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Oxford, Mississippi.

Sandstone Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Sardis, Mississippi.

Two Pond and South Campus Rail Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Oxford, Mississippi.

Sandstone Fitness Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Sardis, Mississippi.

Rolling Hills Trail (Gold) is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Morton, Mississippi.

Bailey Woods Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Oxford, Mississippi.

Natchez Trace Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Tallahatchie Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near New Albany, Mississippi.

Clark Creek Improved Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Woodville, Mississippi.

The Arkabutla Lake Education and Nature Center Trail (ARK) Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hernando, Mississippi.

Beach Boulevard Boardwalk Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi.