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Old Trace
4.5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Ridgeland, Mississippi · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Old Trace'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 Old Trace
“You must stop at those beautiful area all along the Natchez Trace Route”
I play disc golf here weekly. It is a great park and has an 18-hole disc golf course. Most holes are par 3 with one dog leg par 4. The gate is open during the week so you can drive in but on the weekends, there is a charge. There is plenty of parking located close by and you can walk in for free.
If you have a convertible car, please take this route instead of an interstate. By a sunny day it was a pleasure to go through. There are so many beautiful stops and no truck.
Amazing road. You must stop at those beautiful area all along the Natchez Trace Route
Trail conditions & character
“You must stop at those beautiful area all along the Natchez Trace Route”
Plan your run at Old Trace
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Websitenpplan.com
- Phone+1 601-856-6574
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
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