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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.
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=https://www.nps.gov/natt/index.htm}}</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.


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.
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.
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| Rocky Springs Trail || 52.4 || 59 || visitors can see the [[ghost town]] of [[Rocky Springs, Mississippi]]
| 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>
| 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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150503174619/http://www.nps.gov/natt/planyourvisit/upload/NATT_S2_finalsmall.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 3, 2015 |access-date=2012-04-19}}</ref>
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| Blackland Prairie Trail || 260 || 266 || in [[Tupelo, Mississippi]]
| Blackland Prairie Trail || 260 || 266 || in [[Tupelo, Mississippi]]
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.nps.gov/natt/ National Park Service website]
* [https://www.nps.gov/natt/index.htm National Park Service website]
* [http://scenictrace.com/ Natchez Trace Compact]
* [http://scenictrace.com/ Natchez Trace Compact]



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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 Template:Convert 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 Template:Convert[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

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 Template:As of, 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, Template:Convert 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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External links

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