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.

The Potkopinu section, between milepost 17 and 20, follows the historic Old Trace. The "sunken" nature of the trail is due to the footsteps of thousands of travelers between the 1780s and 1820s in the soft loess soil.

Potkopinu Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

A section of the Old Trace at Rocky Springs (MP 52.4-59)

Rocky Springs Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Access to the Yockanookany section of the National Scenic Trail at Cypress Swamp (MP 122)

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

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Nearby Parks

Tupelo National Battlefield

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site