How many hiking trails are listed in Mississippi?

The directory currently includes 7 quality-checked routes in Mississippi, covering 173 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Mississippi?

Tanglefoot Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Black Creek Trail and Natchez Trace Trail - Blackland Prairie Section before choosing.

When should you hike in Mississippi?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Mississippi?

3 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Mississippi

7 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Mississippi, United States. Together their route lines cover 173 km. The average route is 24.8 km with 75 m (246 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 173
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 145 m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 3 easy (43%), 1 moderate (14%) and 3 hard or expert (43%). No routes in this set are currently classified as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (2), river (1), forest (1), alpine meadow (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 145 m (476 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Tanglefoot Trail, Black Creek Trail, Natchez Trace Trail - Blackland Prairie Section currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

5.4 km

Potkopinu Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

35 m

Natchez Trace Trail - Blackland Prairie Section

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Tanglefoot Trail	70.3 km	82 m	16 hr	Point to point
Black Creek Trail	61.2 km	219 m	14 hr	Point to point
Natchez Trace Trail - Blackland Prairie Section	6.1 km	35 m	1 hr 20 min	Point to point
Tuxachanie Trail	20.5 km	81 m	4 hr 33 min	Point to point
Biloxi Boardwalk	6.7 km	38 m	1 hr 27 min	Point to point
Potkopinu Trail	5.4 km	59 m	1 hr 13 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.