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Natchez Trace State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,818 Google reviews · Running trail in Wildersville, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Natchez Trace State Park'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 Natchez Trace State Park
“The campground has doggy waste bags available at the entrance to clean up after your leashed pets.”
“We were only able to stay one night and a morning, but the lodge was comfortable, and the lake (the largest of four) was beautiful.”
“The staff was friendly, the horses were calm, and the trail was beautiful - Highly recommend!”
Tennessee must be proud of what they have to offer in Natchez Trace State Park. The park has 48,000 acres of land and water for visitors to enjoy. With fours campgrounds from primitive to full hookup RV to a campground for horse owners, cabins, hiking trails, biking trails, horse trails, park events, hunting, fishing,…
We love this park. 4 nice lakes to visit. While the park lodge is now shut down, there are still lots of trails to walk and beautiful sites to see. They have 2 picnic shelters and several campgrounds are still open for camping.
My family and I have been coming to Natchez Trace State Park every summer since I was 14 years old…I’m 36 now. We absolutely love this place. There are places to stay for everyone.
Lovely park and designated areas and trails for everyone. Horse trails and hiking trails are separate from 4 wheeler trails. Hunting is allowed in some areas. Very clean, well organized state forest. Camping, horse boarding, cabins, lovely lakes with boat rentals, lodge with restaurants and loads of events.
Trail conditions & character
“We were only able to stay one night and a morning, but the lodge was comfortable, and the lake (the largest of four) was beautiful.”
“The bathrooms and showers in the Pin Oak Campground were very clean.”
“Our site, 36, was a pretty level back in full hookup 50 amp site with a picnic table and a fire pit.”
“Walked around Cub lake yesterday, so peaceful.”
“The amenities at that campground were a little outdated (the road is equal parts pothole and asphalt, but still navigable for sure!”
Plan your run at Natchez Trace State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitetnstateparks.com
- Phone(888) 867-2757
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
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