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Shepard Park

5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Running trail in Gautier, Mississippi · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Shepard 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.

Shepard Park — running trail in Gautier, MS, photo 1
BoardwalkDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Shepard Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

5 Stars - A Hidden Gem! Shepherd State Park is an absolutely beautiful place to visit! The park is peaceful, well-maintained, and perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. The hiking trails are easy to follow and offer amazing views of nature. We saw lots of wildlife and even had a relaxing picnic by the water.

★★★★★ — Andrew , May 2025

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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.

🪵 Boardwalk

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🚻 Restrooms

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Shepard Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteshepardstatepark.com
  • Social Facebook

Where to find Shepard Park

Navaho Rd, Gautier, MS 39553

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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.