“Take a Hike” in Mississippi this Fall

Have you ever been told to “take a hike?” In short, people use this phrase to help one diffuse by telling them to walk away from a vexing situation. The goal is that after walking away (or “taking a hike”) the frustrated party can return to whatever situation that has upset them with a more relaxed demeanor. 

Besides blowing off steam, hiking is the perfect excuse to explore more of what the Magnolia State has to offer. Now that the weather is slowly (but surely) cooling down, hiking sounds like a brilliant idea. It’s now time to take full advantage of enjoying nature without worrying about overheating. Mississippi has quite a few trails to wander around, throughout the state. Here are five trails that you can visit this fall. 

Bear Creek Outcroppings Trail

This trail is located in Dennis, Mississippi and is within the Tishomingo State Park— one of the largest parks in Mississippi. Get your hiking shoes ready for a pleasant 1.9 mile walk. This trail is ideal for beginners, as it is known to be an easy trail to hike. If you’re looking for an extra challenge on this usual easy route, take one of your expert hiking friends along with you to push you to walk a little faster. 

Red Bluff

The “Grand Canyon of Mississippi” is located on the outskirts of Foxworth in a community called Morgantown. Red Bluff is one of the most popular places to visit and hike within the state. Be careful to not misstep and tumble into the canyon (that would be disastrous). 

Tuxachanie Trail

This trail is located within the DeSoto National Forest in Saucier, Mississippi. With a length of 12.6 miles, you’ll definitely meet your 10,000 steps hiking here. Reviewers say that this is a moderate hiking trail, so if you’re looking for a challenge, this is the trail for you. 

LeFleur’s Bluff Purple and Red Trail

Enjoy 2.4 miles of an out-and-back trail located in Jackson, Mississippi. This route is considered to be an easy hike and is perfect for beginners who want to get into hiking. It takes approximately forty-five minutes to complete this route and is perfect for locals to enjoy after a day at work. 

Longleaf Trace Jackson Road Station

With forty-four miles of trails, hiking enthusiasts will have the time of their life on this trail. You may want to break this trail down and walk a few miles a day until you finish it. Perhaps you’ll find a distance you prefer and frequent it until you’re ready to switch up your route. Longleaf Trace is one of the most popular trails in Hattiesburg and is usually bustling with locals looking to get their daily steps in.

Put Your Hiking Boots On 

Although one may not think of Mississippi when they think about a state that’s popular for hiking, we have a plethora of beautiful trails to venture into. When hiking, remember to keep any empty bottles or other garbage in your hands until you can find a garbage bin. Have you ever explored any of these trails? What is your favorite place to hike during the fall? Let us know in the comment section of Our Mississippi Home’s Facebook page. Get your hiking boots ready this fall to “take a hike.”