Hiking Trails & Parks in Mississippi
972 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 62 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Mississippi. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Mississippi
Mississippi has 972 mapped hiking trails and 62 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 64 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 64 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Mississippi
A spatially-sampled view of 267 trail and park locations across Mississippi’s counties.
Mississippi Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 64 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Mississippi
Parks & Campgrounds in Mississippi
Longest Trails in Mississippi
Curated Guides for Mississippi
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Mississippi?
Yes — we have 972 mapped hiking and walking trails in Mississippi, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Mississippi for families?
265 Loop near Saraland is one of the best family picks in Mississippi — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Mississippi?
Each of the 972 trails in Mississippi has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Mississippi?
Mississippi has 62 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (9 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Mississippi?
Yes — 9 of Mississippi's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is BLUE BLUFF CAMPGROUND (ABERDEEN MS) with 92 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Mississippi
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Mississippi, Ranked
Mississippi's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykMississippi's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Mississippi trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Mississippi
Ten gentle, well-marked Mississippi trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Mississippi
Mississippi's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Mississippi
Federal parks and recreation areas in Mississippi ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Mississippi: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Mississippi's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.