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Running trails in Mississippi
182 trails across 50 cities in Mississippi, with the most in Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Hernando — including 30 paved, 21 loops, 33 shaded, and 10 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the Mississippi trails below.
Cities in Mississippi
Every city and town in Mississippi with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Gulfport
- Hattiesburg
- Hernando
- Ocean Springs
- Jackson
- Brandon
- Oxford
- Ridgeland
- Tupelo
- Biloxi
- Gautier
- Madison
- Pascagoula
- Brookhaven
- Clinton
- Corinth
- Grenada
- Horn Lake
- Meridian
- Natchez
- Olive Branch
- Pearl
- Starkville
- Canton
- Cleveland
- Greenville
- McComb
- Moss Point
- Pass Christian
- Petal
- Picayune
- Southaven
- Flowood
- Long Beach
- Saucier
- Avalon
- Belden
- Carriere
- Coahoma
- Columbus
- D'Iberville
- Greenwood
- Hermanville
- Lake Cormorant
- Laurel
- Sumrall
- Tishomingo
- Vicksburg
- Waveland
- Woodville
Notable running trails in Mississippi
The Mississippi trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-Mississippi ranking →
Vicksburg National Military Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,603 reviews
Park marking the Civil War's Vicksburg Campaign includes sites, exhibits & the U.S.S. Cairo museum.
Olive Branch City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,100 reviews
135-acre community park offers tennis courts & ball fields, a playground, 3 lakes & an amphitheater.
Jones Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,010 reviews
Park near a harbor, featuring a beach and a marina, plus a light show.
Pascagoula Beach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,947 reviews
14-acre park with a playground & picnic pavilions, plus a seasonal splash pad, fishing pier & trail.
LeFleur's Bluff State Park Mayes Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,731 reviews
A 305-acre park of lakes, forests & fields that offers camping, fishing & a 9-hole golf course.
Ballard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,597 reviews
Sizable green space with athletic fields, a disc golf course & a skate park plus play equipment.
Paul B Johnson State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,598 reviews
State park with lake offers over 800 acres for camping, swimming, boating, fishing & more.
Bonita Lakes Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,478 reviews
Three lakes anchor this scenic 3,300-acre park, which offers fishing, hiking & horseback riding.
Buccaneer State Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,603 reviews
Camping, fishing, disk golf, nature trails & more on 400-acre park on the Gulf.
Fort Maurepas City Park & Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,236 reviews
Green space offering play equipment, a splash pad, a picnic pavilion & access to the beach.
Winners Circle Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,176 reviews
Landscaped park with an amphitheater, open air pavilions, a playground & lit tennis courts.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,147 reviews
This lakefront park features an aquatic center, splash pad, disc golf, trails & a Vietnam memorial.
Snowden Grove Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,146 reviews
This baseball-only facility boasts over 15 fields, plus a concession area & gift shop.
Tishomingo State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,021 reviews
Huge park offers ancient rock formations & myriad flora species plus stocked lake, trails & camping.
Percy Quin State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,033 reviews
Over 1000 acres with golf course & convention center plus rental cabins, playgrounds & picnicking.
Hiller Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 962 reviews
Park featuring sports facilities, a dog park, a playground, grills, concessions, restrooms & more.
Old Trace Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 892 reviews
Recreation area with picnic tables & reservoir views, plus an annual show by the local symphony.
Latimer Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 718 reviews
Recreation area with fishing & trails, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & a disc-golf course.
Lighthouse Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 634 reviews
This 5-acre park features a nature trail, a playground, a pavilion, a visitor center & more.
Tombigbee State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 616 reviews
Park with a campground & lake, plus amenities including cabins, laundry, a boat launch & trails.
Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore
4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
Lakeside park featuring a play area for kids and a dog run, plus picnic tables and grills.
Clark Creek Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 554 reviews
Trails wind through this 700-acre public space with diverse trees, wildlife & over 50 waterfalls.
Flowood Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 524 reviews
Paved & marked trails through dense woods are among the highlights at this 40-acre park & lake site.
Lamar Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
Serene lakeside park with tree-lined footpaths & open green space dotted with picnic tables.
Cypress Swamp
4.7 ★★★★★ 519 reviews
A laid-back area featuring hiking trails, boardwalks and swamp views.
Parham Bridges Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 506 reviews
Spacious, peaceful park offering tennis courts and playground equipment.
Corinth Alcorn County Parks & Recreation
4.4 ★★★★☆ 494 reviews
Public park with picnic tables, basketball and tennis courts, a walking trail, and a playground.
Town Square Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 446 reviews
Vibrant community park with an outdoor stage & many seasonal events, including a farmers market.
Freedom Ridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 414 reviews
Baseball, softball & soccer fields plus 2 playgrounds, 1 for children with varying abilities.
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Mississippi trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in Mississippi
- Best running trails in Mississippi — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 21 in Mississippi come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 10 in Mississippi are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 33 in Mississippi keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 30 in Mississippi have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 85 in Mississippi, and 29 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 46 in Mississippi have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 52 in Mississippi you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 23 in Mississippi are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 77 in Mississippi runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in Mississippi
- Trails with Restrooms
- Scenic Running Trails
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Shaded Running Trails
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Trails with Mile Markers
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)