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Longleaf Trace Jackson Road Station

4.8 ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews · Running trail in Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Longleaf Trace Jackson Road Station'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.

PavedOpen 24hFlat & fastRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Long asphalt trail where hikers, cyclists and runners workout among the trees.

What runners say about Longleaf Trace Jackson Road Station

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (182 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The bathrooms were clean and well-stocked, the parking lot was safe enough to leave your car unattended for whole day since there is always someone passing by/resting.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“I do want to start going there more often bc it just seems like it's a safe place and just a beautiful area.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Though the mountain bike trails aren't clearly marked anywhere online, this is the best parking for access with the trails approximately half a mile from the trail-head.”

Love the trace it's an awesome place for riding bike and running! Definitely recommend!!!

★★★★★ — Timmur , May 2022

Clean and stocked restrooms, water fountain, coke machine, workout equipment and benches; very nice rest area. Though the mountain bike trails aren't clearly marked anywhere online, this is the best parking for access with the trails approximately half a mile from the trail-head.

★★★★★ — Adam , Jun 2017

Mississippi has some magnificent tree lined trails. Longleaf is one of those trails that is well built and provides both the bikers and the hikers an opportunity to enjoy nature while working out. The trees are labeled on the trail that enhances the walking experience.

★★★★★ — Fazia , Sep 2017

Lots of parking here. We stayed at the best western & Angela let us store our bikes in that meeting room to ride the trail. Only did 28 miles, but they were all very nice

★★★★★ — Sherry , Mar 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Though the mountain bike trails aren't clearly marked anywhere online, this is the best parking for access with the trails approximately half a mile from the trail-head.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“This is a really nice paved trail for walking, biking, and grassy for horses.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The bathrooms were clean and well-stocked, the parking lot was safe enough to leave your car unattended for whole day since there is always someone passing by/resting.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“this is my favorite trace station, its safe and flat for me”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Clean and stocked restrooms, water fountain, coke machine, workout equipment and benches; very nice rest area.”

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Plan your run at Longleaf Trace Jackson Road Station

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websitelongleaftrace.org
  • Phone(601) 450-5247
  • Social Facebook

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 Longleaf Trace Jackson Road Station

79 Jackson Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

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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.