Best Trail Running in Mississippi

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1

Louisiana, St. Tammany County

00 :49 hrs
1.4 mi
0.54567516 ft
Easy

This paved pathway follows the Pontchartrain Lakefront in Mandeville and is a popular jogging/walking trail. The paved trail offers excellent views of the water as well as quaint residential development along the way. The paved pathway is wide and flat, and has lots of good access areas and resting spots.

2

Louisiana, Covington

05 :29 hrs
27.5 mi
7.1697607 ft
Expert

This scenic recreational pathway is the first in Louisiana to be part of the National Rail-Trail Network and is a popular destination for bikers looking for high mileage and good scenery. The paved corridor passes through lots of undeveloped forested terrain and green space as well as multiple historic communities. The trail has lots of convenient access spots and parking areas giving visitors the option of customizing trips of varying distances. The trail is very flat and very well-maintained so riders of all skill levels will enjoy visiting the trail.

3

Mississippi, Lowndes County

01 :46 hrs
5.1 mi
26.038895 ft
Hard

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.

4

Mississippi, Brandon

00 :09 hrs
0.4 mi
7.5794373 ft
Easy

Easy walk with optional mild climbing

5

Louisiana, East Baton Rouge County

01 :14 hrs
4.6 mi
4.597804 ft
Moderate

Located in the northeast outskirts of Baton Rouge, Comite River Park offers mountain bikers a fun and challenging race course that runs along the scenic Comite River and Cypress Bayou. The singletrack trail travels over some hilly terrain with some short but steep ascents and descents and lots of twists and turns. The trail network here is extensive with lots of shortcut trails so you may want to refer to a trail map when exploring the area. The trails are also popular for hiking so pay close attention to other users on the trail.

6

Alabama, Mobile

02 :44 hrs
10.3 mi
15.800007 ft
Hard

Considered to be one of the best trails in Mobile Alabama and surrounding areas, this trail is located right on campus of University of Southern Alabama. Although the trail is on campus, you are traveling through heavily wooded areas making you unaware how close you are to the University. This combination of trails create a fast and flowy singletrack route with a few slight up hill sections. This trail can be traveled in either direction, White Trail (shown here) travels clockwise, while Yellow Trail travels counter clockwise. The trail is well marked and shows you what direction to take for easier or more advanced features, as well as marking which way to go for the quickest exit of the trail system if you need to exit before finishing the full loop. This loop is made up of multiple trails which can be accomplished by themselves if you desire a shorter ride.

7

Mississippi, New Albany

04 :31 hrs
45.3 mi
43.16388 ft
Expert

The Tanglefoot Trail follows an historic railroad corridor and has lots to offer for both the nature enthusiast and the recreational opportunist. The asphalt trail winds through six communities and three counties that are rich in history. You will be surrounded by mature hardwood forests, agricultural fields of cotton and soybeans, pastures, and wetlands with great views of creeks, flora, and fauna. There are many road crossings but most are private farm crossings and the traffic is minimal. There are also several bridge crossings but they are wooden and may be quite bumpy and the elevation changes are mild.

8

Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish County

01 :29 hrs
4.4 mi
3.5520535 ft
Moderate

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.

9

Mississippi, Jefferson Davis County

00 :45 hrs
2.1 mi
14.274391 ft
Easy

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.

10

Mississippi, Meridian

02 :06 hrs
8 mi
50.3975 ft
Hard

This is a great singletrack trail located on the west side of Bonita Lakes. It contains some rolling hill sections, some steep climbs and descents, a few sharp turns and switchbacks, and only minor obstacles such as small rocks. As you ride through the scenic forest, great vistas over the lake are also presented. The trail is very well-maintained as well. Hiking trails and horse trails run parallel to this trail as well as intersecting it often. Take caution, and stay on the blue-blazed path that is dedicated to mountain biking.

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