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Twelve Oaks Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 205 Google reviews · Running trail in Ocean Springs, Mississippi · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Twelve Oaks Nature 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.
Short trail past live oaks and other old trees to a bayou overlook.
What runners say about Twelve Oaks Nature Trail
“Absolutely beautiful, majestic trees, great path, with small description placards unobtrusively placed on and off the trails.”
“Trails are not particularly well marked, at least from the parking area.”
“This is a beautiful peaceful place to stop and visit with the kids or family or just to get some quiet time to yourself.”
“Very cool little hike Plenty to see from easy trails bugs were a littletough.”
I was visiting Gulfport, Ms for a week and decided to visit some places to take pictures and Twelve Oaks Nature Trail was one of the places I came across. Once I saw the trees, I knew I had to capture them with my camera.
Beautiful hike tucked away in the middle of town! We enjoyed a nice walk through the trees and next to the Bayou. The views are awesome, and as you approach the bayou the sounds of the nearby traffic fade. I highly recommend this scenic trail for a place to unwind and enjoy the day.
Nice walking trail surprisingly close to one of the main streets in Ocean Springs. It's really short, no need to prepare for an actual hike. The path in some areas feels more like a suggestion than a path, but due to the size you can't really get lost.
This is a very beautiful place! It was a leisurely 30 minute trail though it took us a minute to find the small sign marking it. The trail isn't always clearly defined but I liked that about it. Very rustic and charming. We didn't know where to park and many reviews have said the same thing.
Trail conditions & character
“I went one early morning and was quite surprised at how this place is literally tucked off behind businesses right off a busy road, so be careful not to pass it or overlook it.”
“This is a beautiful peaceful place to stop and visit with the kids or family or just to get some quiet time to yourself.”
“We parked at the bank even though it said no parking and then walked down the gravel drive and around the gate.”
“We parked at the bank even though it said no parking and then walked down the gravel drive and around the gate.”
“This trail is a little loop trail that would take no less than maybe 10min if you don’t stop and explore the nature around you but there’s SO much to explore!”
Plan your run at Twelve Oaks Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteltmcp.org
- Phone+1 228-435-9191
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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