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The '''Natchez Trace Trail''' is a designated [[National Scenic Trail]] in the [[United States]] that currently runs some {{convert|440|mi|km}} along the [[Natchez Trace Parkway]] through the states of [[Tennessee]], [[Alabama]], and [[Mississippi]]. Currently, {{convert|62|mi|km}} of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail are open for use in four areas along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Sections of the trail follow along the Parkway road shoulder and cross county and state roads.
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Along the trace, hikers can expect to see the occasional [[ghost town]] (''e.g.'', Rocky Springs).
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The '''Natchez Trace Trail''' is a designated [[National Scenic Trail]] in the [[United States]], whose route generally follows sections of the {{convert|444|mi|km|adj=on}} [[Natchez Trace Parkway]] through the states of [[Tennessee]], [[Alabama]], and [[Mississippi]]. The Natchez Trace Trail is not a long, continuous footpath, as is the case with other national scenic trails (such as the [[Appalachian Trail]]); rather, only a limited number of trail segments along the route, currently over {{convert|60|mi}}<ref name="nps-ntt">{{cite web |title=Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail |publisher=National Park Service. U.S. Department of Interior |access-date=2012-04-19 |url=http://www.nps.gov/natt/}}</ref> of trail, have been developed for hiking and horseback riding. Moreover, the Natchez Trace Trail, unlike many others that rely heavily on volunteers for trail construction and maintenance, is managed and maintained by the [[National Park Service]]. Sections of the trail follow along the Natchez Trace Parkway road shoulder, and cross county and state roads. It was originally intended to be longer and follow most of the Natchez Trace Parkway,<ref>{{Cite web|title=16 Jun 1983, Page 22 - The Northside Sun at Newspapers.com|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/252813824/?terms=natchez%20trace%20trail&match=1|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Newspapers.com|language=en}}</ref> but only a portion was built.
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The Parkway commemorates the historic [[Natchez Trace]], an ancient path that began as a Native American trail and has a rich history of use by explorers, "Kaintuck" boatmen, [[post riders]], and military men.

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The Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail commemorate the historic [[Natchez Trace]], an ancient path that began as a wildlife and Native American trail, and has a rich history of use by colonizers, "Kaintuck" boatmen, [[post riders]], and military men.

== Sections ==
This trail comprises five sections. The table below is ordered from South, Milepost 0 (Natchez) to North, Milepost 444 (near Nashville), but can be sorted differently.

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| Potkopinu || 17 || 20 || {{as of|2012|04|19}}, this trail undergoing improvement and stream crossing may range from muddy to knee deep water.<ref name="scenic-trail-map-p2"/>
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| Rocky Springs Trail || 52.4 || 59 || visitors can see the [[ghost town]] of [[Rocky Springs, Mississippi]]
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| Yockanookany Trail || 107.9 || 130 || immediately north of [[Jackson, Mississippi]], longest trail section, {{convert|8|miles}} of the trail section parallels the [[Ross Barnett Reservoir]]<ref name="scenic-trail-map-p2">{{Cite web |title=Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail Guide |publisher=U.S. National Park Service |page=2 |url=http://www.nps.gov/natt/planyourvisit/upload/NATT_S2_finalsmall.pdf |access-date=2012-04-19}}</ref>
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| Blackland Prairie Trail || 260 || 266 || in [[Tupelo, Mississippi]]
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| Highland Rim || 407.9 || 427.4 ||between Highway 50 just north of the Duck River to the Garrison Creek trailhead south of Highway 46
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==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://scenictrace.com/ Natchez Trace Compact]
* [http://scenictrace.com/ Natchez Trace Compact]


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Latest revision as of 19:04, 17 August 2024

34°40′3.81″N 88°5′17.93″W / 34.6677250°N 88.0883139°W / 34.6677250; -88.0883139

Natchez Trace Trail
Natchez Trace Trail in Warner Park, Nashville, Tennessee.
Lengthover 60 miles with 5 segments [1]
LocationAlabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee in the United States
DesignationNational Scenic Trail in 1983
UseHiking, Horseback riding
Sightsghost town of Rocky Springs
Ross Barnett Reservoir
Surfacesoil
WebsiteNatchez Trace National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace Trail is a designated National Scenic Trail in the United States, whose route generally follows sections of the 444-mile (715 km) Natchez Trace Parkway through the states of Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. The Natchez Trace Trail is not a long, continuous footpath, as is the case with other national scenic trails (such as the Appalachian Trail); rather, only a limited number of trail segments along the route, currently over 60 miles (97 km)[1] of trail, have been developed for hiking and horseback riding. Moreover, the Natchez Trace Trail, unlike many others that rely heavily on volunteers for trail construction and maintenance, is managed and maintained by the National Park Service. Sections of the trail follow along the Natchez Trace Parkway road shoulder, and cross county and state roads. It was originally intended to be longer and follow most of the Natchez Trace Parkway,[2] but only a portion was built.

The Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail commemorate the historic Natchez Trace, an ancient path that began as a wildlife and Native American trail, and has a rich history of use by colonizers, "Kaintuck" boatmen, post riders, and military men.

Sections

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This trail comprises five sections. The table below is ordered from South, Milepost 0 (Natchez) to North, Milepost 444 (near Nashville), but can be sorted differently.

Section Name South Milepost North Milepost Notes
Potkopinu 17 20 As of 19 April 2012, this trail undergoing improvement and stream crossing may range from muddy to knee deep water.[3]
Rocky Springs Trail 52.4 59 visitors can see the ghost town of Rocky Springs, Mississippi
Yockanookany Trail 107.9 130 immediately north of Jackson, Mississippi, longest trail section, 8 miles (13 km) of the trail section parallels the Ross Barnett Reservoir[3]
Blackland Prairie Trail 260 266 in Tupelo, Mississippi
Highland Rim 407.9 427.4 between Highway 50 just north of the Duck River to the Garrison Creek trailhead south of Highway 46

References

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  1. ^ a b "Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail". National Park Service. U.S. Department of Interior. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
  2. ^ "16 Jun 1983, Page 22 - The Northside Sun at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail Guide" (PDF). U.S. National Park Service. p. 2. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
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