Clark Creek Natural Area is a 700 acre park and is home to over 50 waterfalls. On this hike you will travel to some of these waterfalls and have some spectacular views atop the ridges. The trail starts off improved, but turns into a single track primitive trail with steep inclines. The deep woodland is very scenic and peaceful and is also home to a beautiful range of foliage and wildlife. Because of the steep and rugged terrain, this is possibly some of the toughest hiking in Mississippi.

This trail circles the scenic Lake Lowndes as you traverse hilly countryside. You will cross several streams that make their way to the lake, adding to the attractive water views. The trail surface consists of grass and dirt on the narrow footpath and pavement for the on-road section. The scenery is spectacular with great views of the lake and wonderful woods with holly trees adding year-round greenery in addition to the thick woodland foliage. Other trails are available and may be combined for longer excursions.

Easy walk with optional mild climbing

Clark Creek Natural Area is a 700 acre park, home to over 50 waterfalls. Hike the area loop to travel across some of these waterfalls and see some of the views atop the ridges. The trail starts off as an improved trail but turns into a single track primitive trail with steep inclines.

One of the most ecologically diverse and versatile hikes in the state, the Tuxachanie Trail is a 13 mile out and back, with a green and a yellow loop that branch off of the main trial about half way through. Located in beautiful De Soto National Forest, you will travel through wetlands, forests of holly and magnolia trees, and a section of the Tuxachanie Creek system.

Port Hudson is the site of a historic Civil War siege and battle that now serves as a stage for yearly re-enactments as well as a recreational area that offers a museum and hiking trails. The trails lead to impressive overlooks and points of interest that provide visitors to the area a glimpse of the history and happenings that occurred at Port Hudson. The trails consists of dirt trails and boardwalks that lead through the forested area along the river and over small bluffs. The historic site is closed Mondays and major holidays and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Scout hike

This scenic hiking trail located in Fontainebleau State Park is a great option for hikers and visitors to the area who want to really get out and explore the area of forest and marsh terrain. The dirt trail leads through the diverse terrain that is home to lots of plantlife and wildlife. The hike is very flat and easy to follow and can easily be shortened by hiking just part of the trail or lengthened by adding the connecting interpretive nature trail. The state park also offers picnic areas, camping, and access to Lake Pontchartrain.

The Golden Eagle Trail Complex, sometimes known as Tuffburg, is a multi-use trail system made up of 10 miles of single track with a large range of trail difficulty. There are arrows on the trails that point in a suggest direction of flow. The trails were built and are maintained by volunteers so please respect the land and other trail users. The Turtle Loop is a beginner trail with an easy flow, some bridges, and beautiful forest scenery.

Forest Trail is a quick hike/trail run through the hills next to Lake Livingston, located on the campus of University of West Alabama. The trail begins from the small parking lot next to the wooden bridge that crosses a narrow portion of the lake. The trail makes a loop through the trees leading back to the same trailhead. Signs along the trail provide educational information about the areas plant and animal life.