The Mt. Zion Bike Trails are in a great, relatively remote area. This loop trail has great flow, the climbs are always rewarded with fun descents, and lots of intentional obstacles are placed to test your skill and provide a great playground for mountain bikers. You will encounter wooden berms, walls, and tabletops, a 14-foot see-saw, innumerable wooded bridges, and fun jumps. Although this route has many obstacles and challenges, there are always warning signs and turn-offs to avoid them. Alternate loops for beginners and a 1-mile loop for kids are available here with a pavilion stocked with popsicles for the kids. This is a great spot for riders of all abilities.

This section of the Natchez Trace Parkway travels through northwest Alabama crossing over the Tennessee River near its halfway point. The trail provides great view points and scenic vistas along the way through the rolling hills of Alabama’s countryside. Begin along the Alabama/Mississippi state line, at the parking area just off of the parkway and travel to the Alabama/Tennessee state line (shown here), or vise versa. This trail can be done as an out out-and-back day trip, or one way which is shown here. If desired, the entire route of the Natchez Trace Parkway can be linked with this portion beginning from Natchez, Mississippi traveling to Nashville, Tennessee.

This is a great urban ride through the city centers of Biloxi and Ocean Springs. You will ride along the beach in Biloxi with spectacular vistas over the long beach and large open waters. Crossing the bridge to Ocean Springs also offers many views of the water as well as of the cities. Another great beach ride is waiting after you cross the bridge and you will cut through some of the city streets in Ocean Springs and Biloxi before finishing. The cities are busy and there is lots of traffic but bicycle lanes and paths are available.

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.

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

Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the site of the American Civil War Battle of Vicksburg, waged from May 18 to July 4, 1863. This ride follows the park roads and offers a great tour of most of the sites at the park. The park includes 1,325 historic monuments and markers, 20 miles of historic trenches and earthworks, two antebellum homes, 144 emplaced cannons, the Grant’s Canal site, and the 117-acre cemetery. There is also a 12-mile hiking trail available for those who wish to experience more than what can be seen from the touring road.

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.

The Natchez Trace is a historical path that extends about from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee and links the Cumberland, Tennessee, and Mississippi Rivers. It was created and used for centuries by Native Americans and was later used by early European and American explorers, traders, and emigrants. Today, the trail is commemorated by the Natchez Trace Parkway and the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. This route extends from the Alabama-Mississippi border to a parking area just before Kirkville. You will pass through the Tishomingo State Park and along the Trace are many points of interest. Some of these include Bear Creek Mound, Cave Spring, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Pharr Mounds, and Donivan Slough. The scenery is beautiful.