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Natchez Trace START
4.6 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Natchez, Mississippi · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Natchez Trace START'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.
Paved walking path with Mississippi River views, plus historical markers and picnic tables.
What runners say about Natchez Trace START
“Great to walk along the beautiful trail.”
The views of the Mississippi River are fantastic from the Natchez Trail. I walked with my dog on the trail during a visit to Natchez. The Trail is paved and runs on the bluff overlooking the river. Regular boat traffic, including small cruise ships, are seen almost every daylight hour.
The Natchez Trace is a 444 mile scenic Parkway extending from Natchez Mississippi to Nashville Tennessee, with exhibits throughout the roadway there are many areas for picnics, camping, restrooms and of course is bicycle friendly. With the added advantage of no commercial traffic.
Great to walk along the beautiful trail. Wonderful view of the Mississippi River. Plenty of photo spots.
Enjoyed my Thru-Hikes of the Natchez Trace. I also set the Fastest known time for the trail. See more on Instagram at @TheDosuKinuta
Trail conditions & character
“The views of the Mississippi River are fantastic from the Natchez Trail.”
“The Trail is paved and runs on the bluff overlooking the river.”
“There are a number of historical markers as you walk along the trail.”
Plan your run at Natchez Trace START
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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenatcheztracetravel.com
- Social Instagram · 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 |
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