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Clinton Community Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Clinton, Mississippi · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Clinton Community Nature Center'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 Clinton Community Nature Center
“The place was clean, and while I didn't see any staff members, I didn't really need them.”
“Still a very beautiful area to walk around and decompress at and the elephant tree is my favorite!”
“Nothing like enjoying a nice peaceful walk around the trail.”
Absolute Peace. If you need an escape from it all and don’t want to go far then the Clinton Community Nature Center is the SPOT! The entire area has the same feel or vibe like the Natchez Trace does. (Fun fact - Part of the Old Trace actually runs through here.
Loved it. Great (easy) walking trails. Lots of information on the trees and plants. Spent a lovely hour here.
They have definitely added on since I went to college at MC 10+ years ago like the trail that goes around the library but they need to upgrade some of the bridges and signs and maybe the kids' play area if they are still using it.
Very nice area! I was surprised to find such a nice park and trails in a neighborhood. There's a section of the old Natchez Trace. The playground is nice, well kept. It'd be a great neighborhood to live in and be close by. Support them!
Trail conditions & character
“Still a very beautiful area to walk around and decompress at and the elephant tree is my favorite!”
“Nothing like enjoying a nice peaceful walk around the trail.”
“It has a playground, bathrooms comments dog friendly, and you can find a picnic area anywhere on the property.”
Plan your run at Clinton Community Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteclintonnaturecenter.org
- Phone+1 601-926-1104
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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