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Tunica Hills WMA
4.4 ★★★★☆ 175 Google reviews · Running trail in ST FRANCISVLE, Louisiana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Tunica Hills WMA'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.
Wildlife area offering horseback riding, hiking & other outdoor recreations, plus some hunting.
What runners say about Tunica Hills WMA
“Trail A (longer) and C (~3 miles) take you for a hike around beautiful Louisiana habitat and part of the hike includes a creek bed which is a lot of fun”
“The early morning start provided for cooler temps under the trees and definitely quiet.”
Tunica Hills is such a unique change of scenery in Louisiana. Elevation you say? Waterfalls even? (Note the waterfalls are in the Clark Creek area in MS- but close enough to count) I enjoyed walking the creek trail and being able to see the wash outs that tell the story of how Louisiana was formed.
Great place to get away. The area is so different from most of south Louisiana. There are hills. Big hills, and deep ravines. The trail at the larger parking area does a 4.5 mile loop. You descend into a ravine. Then follow a mostly dry sandy creek bed for about 1.5 miles. Then climb back out again
Wonderful area to go hike or walk. The Trails that we visited were not for beginners as we did about 1,000 feet of climbing through out. The early morning start provided for cooler temps under the trees and definitely quiet. Bring plenty of water with you and snacks to keep you replenished.
Don't forget to get a WMA pass or equivalent license before visiting; these can be purchased online. There are no waterfalls. If you are looking for waterfalls, go to nearby Clark Creek instead. Many people refer to Clark Creek as Tunica Hills, but they are different locations in different states.
Trail conditions & character
“Trail A (longer) and C (~3 miles) take you for a hike around beautiful Louisiana habitat and part of the hike includes a creek bed which is a lot of fun”
“Many people refer to Clark Creek as Tunica Hills, but they are different locations in different states.”
“The early morning start provided for cooler temps under the trees and definitely quiet.”
“Ofcourse, the signs on the trails could have been bigger, but there are signs to guide you and there are bathroom facilities also.”
“We arrived around 11:30 and we managed to find a parking spot.”
“Wear sturdy footwear that you don't mind getting muddy/wet.”
“There are three loop trails ranging from a short nature hike to 4.”
Plan your run at Tunica Hills WMA
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewlf.louisiana.gov
- Phone(985) 543-4781
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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