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Trace State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 364 Google reviews · Running trail in Belden, Mississippi · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 17 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from 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.
Lakefront retreat & campsite with hiking trails, disc golf, water skiing & fishing.
What runners say about Trace State Park
“We really enjoyed this park - it’s well maintained (except the roads - they’re really rutted and difficult to drive) and the facilities and park itself are great.”
“The staff was very friendly, the park is beautiful & clean & the cabins are great for the family!”
“Fairly densely wooded, quiet, and feels safe.”
Rugged ATV trails were very enjoyable. The paths covered a lot of ground. At times they were difficult to find or follow; but overall a well kept park. Easy to spend a lot of time there. We plan on returning to camp in the future.
We spent 3 nights, camping and riding OHV trails and it was fantastic. The park is super clean and well maintained. Rangers are friendly and helpful. RV pads are flat and bug free, no ants to be seen. The OHV trails offer a little bit of everything for all levels of rider.
Overall, a very lovely park with a beautiful lake and fun hiking/mountain biking trails. Comfortable RV spots. 2 playgrounds for the kiddos and even a laundry room with 3 washers and 3 dryers. Lots to do in nearby Tupelo, especially if you like Elvis!!
One of our favorite campgrounds within a short drive from Memphis. Nice lake for fishing and water sports. A variety of trails for hiking, horse back riding and off-road vehicles. They have a couple of 18 hole disc-golf courses. Campsites available go from primitive to full hookups. Great park!
Trail conditions & character
“The staff was very friendly, the park is beautiful & clean & the cabins are great for the family!”
“Although we didn't use the public restrooms, I entered and they were clean and well kept.”
“Fairly densely wooded, quiet, and feels safe.”
“Our campsite (Warrior Sites; T-111) was plenty long for our MH+TOAD and also fairly level.”
“50 miles an hour, and no large truck.”
Plan your run at 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
- Loop distance17 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemdwfp.com
- Phone+1 662-489-2958
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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