State Guide

Explore Mississippi Outdoors

Mississippi offers 160 trails, 147 parks, and 523 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 82 easy, 41 moderate, 8 difficult, and 4 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 43 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: Tanglefoot Trail, Longleaf Trace Trail, and Black Creek National Recreation Trail.