Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Closure See 3 current alerts
Current alerts (3)
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Closure
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.
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Closure
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.
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Closure
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.
More from the park: Yockanookany Trail Section Closed to Equestrians
Hours
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
| Every day | Sunrise to Sunset |
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The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is open every day during daylight hours. Severe weather resulting in washouts and downed trees can cause temporary trail closures. The trail is located entirely within the property boundaries of the Natchez Trace Parkway and questions about the trail and its condition should be directed to the Parkway's visitor center by calling 662-680-4027.
Visitor centers
Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)
The Parkway Visitor Center is open everyday except Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1 from 9 am to 4:30 pm (Central Time).
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
About this park
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.