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.
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About 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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Driving times from Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Mississippi, Alabama, and most of Tennessee are classified as humid subtropical climates. The weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers. Average high temperatures reach into the high 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Thunderstorms are common in Mississippi, especially in the southern part of the state, and from June through November, the state is occasionally affected by hurricanes moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail?
- Popular activities include Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Tupelo National Battlefield (12 min), Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site (22 min), Natchez Trace Parkway (59 min), Shiloh National Military Park (1 h 13 min), Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (2 h 2 min), Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (2 h 4 min).