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South Campus Rail Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Oxford, Mississippi · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from South Campus Rail 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.
Hiking area with trails that are good for kids.
What runners say about South Campus Rail Trail
“There are side paths that are great for mountain biking or running/walking.”
“Flat, gravel, mostly shady 3 mile rail trail with about 20 miles of mountain bike trails on one side of the main trail.”
One of the few places to run in Oxford. Love the 6 mile out and back, super nicely shaded and well maintained trail. Has a few side trails and stuff if you’re into that
Great trail that is straight, flat, and soft on the knees. The trees keep the trail shaded. There are side paths that are great for mountain biking or running/walking.
Beautiful trail. Large main road with lots of walking and biking trails that branch off. It’s cool to see the broken parts of the old railroad and to learn the history of it. It’s pretty quiet and most parts are shaded because of the trees.
Flat, gravel, mostly shady 3 mile rail trail with about 20 miles of mountain bike trails on one side of the main trail. Run, walk, bike, take your dog on either option. No restroom.
Trail conditions & character
“Flat, gravel, mostly shady 3 mile rail trail with about 20 miles of mountain bike trails on one side of the main trail.”
“Flat, gravel, mostly shady 3 mile rail trail with about 20 miles of mountain bike trails on one side of the main trail.”
“Flat, gravel, mostly shady 3 mile rail trail with about 20 miles of mountain bike trails on one side of the main trail.”
Plan your run at South Campus Rail Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Distance3 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
Running trails near Oxford
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Whirlpool Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
South Campus Mountain Bike Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Extensive system of hiking and cycling routes, including some geared toward mountain bikes and kids.
Buckner's Trestle
4.3 ★★★★☆ 24 reviews
Lamar Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
Serene lakeside park with tree-lined footpaths & open green space dotted with picnic tables.
