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C. L. Dees Nature Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Gautier, Mississippi · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from C. L. Dees Nature Trailhead'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.
What runners say about C. L. Dees Nature Trailhead
Walking through the Mississippi Savanna on this trail was a unique experience! It’s a kid friendly 3/4 mile loop with lots of plants. This haven was a highlight of our trip to MS. We learned so much!
Really enjoyable easy hike with some nice views of several ecosystems. We saw a number of Eastern fence lizards and blue corporal dragonflies as well as birds.
Nice short trail with benches. We saw a lot of different birds (Prothonotary Warbler, Eastern Kingbird, Brown-headed Nuthatch, etc) and 4 cranes fly by. Don’t forget to check out the visitor center, which has nice educational displays, a shop and a 12-minute video about the refuge.
Shorter trail, took us about 30 minutes to complete but, in that short walk, there was much to see. We appreciated the signs that named the plants along the way. Paths are well kept. Great for a short stroll through nature.
Plan your run at C. L. Dees Nature Trailhead
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.
- Websitenaturalatlas.com
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 |
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