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Potkopinu Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

The Potkopinu section, between milepost 17 and 20, follows the historic Old Trace. The "sunken" nature of the trail is due to the footsteps of thousands of travelers between the 1780s and 1820s in the soft loess soil.

A section of the Old Trace at Rocky Springs (MP 52.4-59)

A fork in the trail with directional signs

Access to the Yockanookany section of the National Scenic Trail at Cypress Swamp (MP 122)

Physical Address:

2680 Natchez Trace Parkway

Tupelo, MS 38804

Mailing Address:

2680 Natchez Trace Parkway

Tupelo, MS 38804

contact-details

Phone Number: 18003057417 Voice
Phone Number: 6626804033 Fax

Email Address: natr_interpretation@nps.gov
Description: It is best to call the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center at 1-800-305-7417. The visitor center is open 7 days a week during normal business hours. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st.

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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. For What's Open What's Close visit www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/what-is-open-what-is-closed.htm

park designation:National Scenic Trail

Directions:

Directions to the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail vary greatly depending on what section you are trying to reach. For specific questions concerning how to get to a certain section or trail head of the National Scenic Trail, please call the Visitor Center at 1-800-305-7417.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

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. The trail is located entirely within the property boundaries of the Natchez Trace Parkway and questions about the trail and its condition should be directed to the Parkway's visitor center by calling 1-800-305-7417.

Weather Information:

Mississippi, Alabama, and most of Tennessee are classified as humid subtropical climates. The weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers. Average high temperatures reach into the high 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Thunderstorms are common in Mississippi, especially in the southern part of the state, and from June through November, the state is occasionally affected by hurricanes moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.