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Scenic Running Trails in Mississippi
Mississippi has 77 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 39 cities and towns — Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Brandon, Hattiesburg and 35 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Vicksburg National Military Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,603 reviews
Park marking the Civil War's Vicksburg Campaign includes sites, exhibits & the U.S.S. Cairo museum.
Olive Branch City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,100 reviews
135-acre community park offers tennis courts & ball fields, a playground, 3 lakes & an amphitheater.
Jones Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,010 reviews
Park near a harbor, featuring a beach and a marina, plus a light show.
Pascagoula Beach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,947 reviews
14-acre park with a playground & picnic pavilions, plus a seasonal splash pad, fishing pier & trail.
LeFleur's Bluff State Park Mayes Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,731 reviews
A 305-acre park of lakes, forests & fields that offers camping, fishing & a 9-hole golf course.
Ballard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,597 reviews
Sizable green space with athletic fields, a disc golf course & a skate park plus play equipment.
Paul B Johnson State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,598 reviews
State park with lake offers over 800 acres for camping, swimming, boating, fishing & more.
Bonita Lakes Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,478 reviews
Three lakes anchor this scenic 3,300-acre park, which offers fishing, hiking & horseback riding.
Buccaneer State Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,603 reviews
Camping, fishing, disk golf, nature trails & more on 400-acre park on the Gulf.
Fort Maurepas City Park & Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,236 reviews
Green space offering play equipment, a splash pad, a picnic pavilion & access to the beach.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,147 reviews
This lakefront park features an aquatic center, splash pad, disc golf, trails & a Vietnam memorial.
Tishomingo State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,021 reviews
Huge park offers ancient rock formations & myriad flora species plus stocked lake, trails & camping.
Percy Quin State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,033 reviews
Over 1000 acres with golf course & convention center plus rental cabins, playgrounds & picnicking.
Hiller Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 962 reviews
Park featuring sports facilities, a dog park, a playground, grills, concessions, restrooms & more.
Old Trace Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 892 reviews
Recreation area with picnic tables & reservoir views, plus an annual show by the local symphony.
Lighthouse Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 634 reviews
This 5-acre park features a nature trail, a playground, a pavilion, a visitor center & more.
Tombigbee State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 616 reviews
Park with a campground & lake, plus amenities including cabins, laundry, a boat launch & trails.
Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore
4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
Lakeside park featuring a play area for kids and a dog run, plus picnic tables and grills.
Clark Creek Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 554 reviews
Trails wind through this 700-acre public space with diverse trees, wildlife & over 50 waterfalls.
Flowood Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 524 reviews
Paved & marked trails through dense woods are among the highlights at this 40-acre park & lake site.
Lamar Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
Serene lakeside park with tree-lined footpaths & open green space dotted with picnic tables.
Cypress Swamp
4.7 ★★★★★ 519 reviews
A laid-back area featuring hiking trails, boardwalks and swamp views.
Corinth Alcorn County Parks & Recreation
4.4 ★★★★☆ 494 reviews
Public park with picnic tables, basketball and tennis courts, a walking trail, and a playground.
Pelahatchie Shore Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 399 reviews
Family-friendly park with a clean sandy beach and covered picnic areas, plus a Frisbee golf course and walking trails.
Strawberry Patch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 376 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, walking path, pond, and track.
Trace State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Lakefront retreat & campsite with hiking trails, disc golf, water skiing & fishing.
Kamper Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 354 reviews
This 40-acre park is home to the Hattiesburg Zoo, plus tennis courts, playgrounds & walking trails.
Tuxachanie Hiking Trail (West End Trailhead)
4.5 ★★★★★ 331 reviews
Hiking and nature trail with creek and pond crossings as well as bridge and lake views, for all levels of walkers.
Highland Park
4 ★★★★☆ 372 reviews
Anchored by a large pool, this city park also has a carousel, ball fields & a country-music museum.
Keith's Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 335 reviews
Recreation venue offering a kids' playground, skate park & tennis courts, plus disc golf & a lake.
George W Martin City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Kid-friendly space with a playground, plus a splash pad and a boat ramp.
Popps Ferry Causeway Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 289 reviews
Waterfront spot for fishing and crab-catching, with a picnic area, a boardwalk and trails.
Pascagoula River Audubon Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Familiar nature center (part of the Audubon chain) offering trails and playground activities for kids.
James Hill Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 255 reviews
Pet-friendly bayou preserve featuring a boardwalk for bird-watching and fishing.
Point Park Pascagoula, MS
4.6 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Relaxed park with walking trails, picnic tables, and an open-air amphitheater, plus beach access.
Twelve Oaks Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Short trail past live oaks and other old trees to a bayou overlook.
Hernando Point Public Use Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 214 reviews
Lake recreation area with a beach and camp sites as well as mountain bike trails.
Jim Saucier Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Peaceful area with a waterfall and a pond, plus scenic walking trails.
Chain Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Expansive park featuring a playground, along with hiking and walking trails. Plus a river view and fishing.
Greenville Cypress Preserve Trust
4.7 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Well-maintained preserve featuring cypress trees, trails, wildflowers and birds.
Duncan Lake Hattiesburg Mississippi
4.3 ★★★★☆ 153 reviews
Park with a lake full of geese and ducks that people love to feed.
Enchanted Nature Trail
3.6 ★★★★☆ 161 reviews
Shady 0.5-mile route through the woods featuring bridges, animal art and bug sculptures.
Duncan Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews
Park, golf course and tennis courts offering various activities for all ages.
Lee's Summit Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Lake-dotted park, featuring trails, playgrounds and picnic tables.
Bright Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 125 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, fishing pond, walking path, pavilion, and arboretum.
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge Fontainebleau Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Scenic hiking area offering kid-friendly trails with minimal elevation changes.
Weeks Bayou Nature Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 103 reviews
Nature preserve with a beach offering activities from sunrise to sunset.
Natchez Trace Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Paved route through woods for biking, running and walking.
Marshall Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Shaded park featuring a gazebo, a Pokémon gym and a gazebo.
Warfield Point Park
4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews
Riverside county park with picnic/grill facilities, a boat ramp, playground, disc golf & campsites.
Ark Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Secluded trails, plus a pavilion in a scenic spot with educational signage.
Farmington City Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Kids’ playground features swings and slides, as well as paths for walking and biking, plus picnic tables.
Reservoir Botanical Gardens
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Paved, wooded spot featuring a circular walking trail and picnic tables.
Bluff Lake Boardwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Scenic nature preserve with boardwalks and paths for hiking, plus a wetland and a lake.
Natchez Trace START
4.6 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Paved walking path with Mississippi River views, plus historical markers and picnic tables.
Rankin Trails at the Quarry
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Park featuring mountain-bike trails, stone quarries and areas for hiking and walking.
Rocky Springs Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 58 reviews
Campground along the Natchez Trace Parkway featuring hiking trails and a woodsy feel.
Natchez Trace Yockanookany Trailhead MS 43
4.5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Park featuring trails, many of which are used by horses.
Lost Bluff Hiking Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 reviews
Hiking trail with steep sections, wooden bridges and a fort, along with scenic views of Grenada Lake.
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- Gulfport
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- Hattiesburg
- Hernando
- Pascagoula
- Biloxi
- Meridian
- Natchez
- Ridgeland
- Tupelo
- Canton
- Corinth
- Greenville
- Grenada
- Madison
- McComb
- Oxford
- Pass Christian
- Belden
- Clinton
- Columbus
- D'Iberville
- Flowood
- Gautier
- Hermanville
- Jackson
- Lake Cormorant
- Moss Point
- Olive Branch
- Pearl
- Picayune
- Saucier
- Southaven
- Starkville
- Tishomingo
- Vicksburg
- Waveland
- Woodville
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