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Music Bend Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Tupelo, Mississippi · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Music Bend Nature Trail'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.
Wooded 2.5-mi. walking trail passing by a creek where Elvis Presley reportedly swam as a boy.
What runners say about Music Bend Nature Trail
“And its very clean and has water for the dogs when they get hot mice place”
“Great place to let your doggo run off some pent up energy, bring a ball or Frisbee.”
Nice walk on a mostly sandy trail. The trail distance is selectable. If your stopping to the the Elvis swimming hole and marker it would be best to park at the furthest south entrance near the auto shop as the trail is paved the entire way to the overlook with a ramp onto the platform.
Found a snake here one time while walking i threw some dirt on it and got out of there but overall a nice little walking trail.
Great little hiking trail. About 3.3 miles, fairly easy and enjoyable. Located within Tupelo’s Veterans Park. Also connects to the dog park and the aquatic center, which is convenient. Lots of trees and flowers along the way. If you’re lucky, you might see butterflies. Benches here and there to stop and rest.
A nice trail to spend some time on. Loads of small signs to learn what species of trees are on the path. There are a couple of spots that can be fairly wet...especially after a rain. Still, relaxing overall
Trail conditions & character
“My dog loves playing here and ppl who come here with their dogs are nice to.”
“Great, shady, weaving trail with option for a 1 mile or 4 mile loop.”
Plan your run at Music Bend Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetupeloms.gov
- Phone+1 662-841-6440
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