Current NPS alerts (3)
Blackland Prairie Section Closed South of the Chickasaw Village Site
The Blackland Prairie section of the Scenic Trail south of the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8) is temporarily closed due to construction of the new access road to the Chickasaw Heritage Center. Construction activities and heavy equipment are operating within the trail corridor. There is no access through the construction area. Hikers approaching from either direction must turn around at the closure point. Please obey all posted closure signs and stay out of active construction zones for your safety.
Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
The Rocky Springs section is closed from the Rocky Springs campground at milepost 55 to the northern terminus at milepost 59 until further notice. Visitors should observe posted closures. The trail is unsafe due to trail erosion and deteriorated bridges.
Yockanookany Trail Section Closed to Equestrians
The Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is closed to equestrian use effective immediately, due to safety concerns with trail bridges and boardwalks. The trail will remain open to pedestrians.
Weather alerts (National Weather Service)
No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for the forecast zone and county at the park's central point.
About this site
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles and offer opportunities to explore wetlands, swamps, hardwood forest, and the history of the area.
- Type
- National Scenic Trail
- States
- Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee
- Address
- 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804