What are the hours at Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail?

Mon: Sunrise to Sunset; Tue: Sunrise to Sunset; Wed: Sunrise to Sunset; Thu: Sunrise to Sunset; Fri: Sunrise to Sunset; Sat: Sunrise to Sunset; Sun: Sunrise to Sunset (Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail)

Does Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail open right now?

Q: Is Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is partially closed. Blackland Prairie Section Closed South of the Chickasaw Village Site

National Scenic Trail · AL,MS,TN

Partially closed

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is partially closed.

Why this statusBlackland Prairie Section Closed South of the Chickasaw Village Site

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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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.

Type: National Scenic Trail
State: AL,MS,TN
Nearest town: Tupelo

About Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

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.

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Visitor info

Address2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804

Phone(662) 680-4027

Websitewww.nps.gov/natt/index.htm ↗

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Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Getting thereDirections 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 662-680-4027.

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Parks near here

Tupelo National Battlefield 5 mi
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site 12 mi
Natchez Trace Parkway 42 mi
Shiloh National Military Park 60 mi
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument 98 mi
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument 122 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Blackland Prairie Section Closed South of the Chickasaw Village Site Full method: how we check park status.