State Guide

Explore Mississippi Outdoors

Mississippi offers 66 trails, 126 parks, and 434 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 37 easy, 21 moderate, 5 difficult, and 3 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 40 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 4170 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Bienville National Forest, De Soto National Forest, and Delta National Forest. Among the trails hikers return to: Black Creek National Recreation Trail, Noxubee Hills Outer Loop, and Natchez Trace Trail.