Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is a National Scenic Trail in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts (3 closures), 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Potkopinu Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
3
Closures
3
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 3 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.
Closure
Blackland Prairie Section Closed South of the Chickasaw Village Site
The Blackland Prairie section of the Scenic Trail south of the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8) is temporarily closed due to construction of the new access road to the Chickasaw Heritage Center. Construction activities and heavy equipment are operating within the trail corridor. There is no access through the construction area. Hikers approaching from either direction must turn around at the closure point. Please obey all posted closure signs and stay out of active construction zones for your safety.
The Rocky Springs section is closed from the Rocky Springs campground at milepost 55 to the northern terminus at milepost 59 until further notice. Visitors should observe posted closures. The trail is unsafe due to trail erosion and deteriorated bridges.
The Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is closed to equestrian use effective immediately, due to safety concerns with trail bridges and boardwalks. The trail will remain open to pedestrians.
The Highland Rim section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is a popular twenty mile hiking and equestrian corridor south of Nashville Tennessee along the Natchez Trace Parkway from Milepost 427.4 to 407.9.
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is open every day during daylight hours. Severe weather resulting in washouts and downed trees can cause temporary trail closures.
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
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Weather: Mississippi, Alabama, and most of Tennessee are classified as humid subtropical climates. The weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers.
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.
