Natchez Trace Trail
The Natchez Trace Trail is a designated National Scenic Trail in the United States, whose route generally follows sections of the Natchez Trace Parkway through the states of Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. The Natchez Trace Trail is not envisioned as a long, continuous footpath, as is the case with other national scenic trails ; rather, only a limited number of trail segments along the route, currently over 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.
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 explorers, "Kaintuck" boatmen, post riders, and military men.
Sections
This trail comprises five sections. The table below is ordered from South, Milepost 0 to North, Milepost 444, but can be sorted differently.| Section Name | South Milepost | North Milepost | Notes |
| Potkopinu | 17 | 20 | , this trail undergoing improvement and stream crossing may range from muddy to knee deep water. |
| 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, of the trail section parallels the Ross Barnett Reservoir |
| Blackland Prairie Trail | 260 | 266 | in Tupelo, Mississippi |
| Highland Rim | 407.9 | 427.4 |