http://www.visitmississippi.org/outdoor_rec/outdoor_hiking.aspHikers who come to Mississippi quickly discover the naturally beautiful topography awaiting them.
From Appalachian Mountain foothill country, in beautiful Tishomingo State Park, to the Mississippi River bluffs, in the Vicksburg National Military Park, hikers will thrill at the natural sights and sounds of the heart of Mississippi. Miles of trails are available statewide. Hikers will also enjoy viewing the colorful migrating and resident birds, invertibrates, rare land snails and fossils. The 13-mile Appalachian trail system around Bear Creek in Tuskomingo State Park and the two federally-designated wilderness areas of the 41-mile Black Creek Recreation Trail and the Gulf Shores National Seashore Park's Horn Island provide a good overview of the diverse opportunities available in Mississippi. Clark Creek Natural Area with its rugged terrain and numerous waterfalls is an extraordinary place and not to be missed.
