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Buckner's Trestle

4.3 ★★★★☆ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in Oxford, Mississippi · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Buckner's Trestle's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24h

What runners say about Buckner's Trestle

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (24 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Historical marker located approximately 3/4 mile down the South Campus Rail Trail.

★★★★★ — Larry , Mar 2017

Fond memories of this trail. We would pound a few forties and have a time.

★★★★★ — George , Nov 2018

I feel kind of weird rating this place, but the story behind it is rather interesting. I look forward to learning more about it. I have seen snakes in the woods off this trail.

★★★★★ — Jack , Jun 2017

Great spot to stop and reflect about life in Oxford Ms shortly after the Civil War. 20 people tragically lost their lives in 1870 when the bridge gave way. Also provides and excellent walk down a trail maintained by the University of Mississippi.

★★★★☆ — John , Feb 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 24 reviews →

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The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Buckner's Trestle

S Campus Rail Trail, Oxford, MS 38655

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.