Routes and Trails
An important part of our mission at Bike Walk Mississippi is providing a list of Routes and Trails in Mississippi!
Let’s get out there and ride!
Trails/Multi-use paths: (If you’re looking for mountain biking trails, check out Mountain Biking page HERE)!
The Natchez Trace Parkway: The oldest and best known touring route in MS. Over 300 miles of the 444 mile long trace are in Mississippi, speed limit of 50mph, trucks are not allowed and thanks to Superintendent Cameron Sholly, the Natchez Trace also recognizes the 3 feet law!
Longleaf Trace: Stretching 41 miles northwest from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg to small-town Prentiss, Longleaf Trace traverses landscapes that range from the bustling heart of Mississippi’s third largest city to the rural farmland that predominates in this area. A designated National Recreation Trail, the trace is the longest rail-trail in the south-central United States. Today the route is again active, as cyclists, inline skaters and pedestrians ply the trail’s smooth, well-maintained surface. Eight small covered rest areas along the route provide travelers with shade, restrooms and vending machines, while three small shelters offer places to wait out brief summer rain showers. Start your trip at the Trace gateway on the Southern Miss campus, where welcome center staff can offer advice, provide maps and help visitors identify the many tree species that line the route, including the namesake longleaf pine. Bike rentals and parking are available here.
Planning Mississippi’s Bike Routes: (Check out the most traveled “routes” divided by areas of the state HERE)!
Bike Walk is working with the local Metropolitan Planning Organizations in Mississippi to provide input into the bike/ped transportation planning process. We are currently working in central MS with an immediate goal of creating trails fact sheets, maps, and signage for existing routes in the Tri-county area. We have provided input into the new 5 year bike/ped written plan for the metro area. In addition to working on the planning process, we partner with local clubs to promote frequently ridden routes and trails and would love to have an interactive place to list all local rides. See our Calendar of Events to get started and let us know where you ride!!
We are also working with many partners to create an interconnected statewide trail map. We are partnering with Adventure Cycling, MDOT and representatives from Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana to establish our part in the US Bicycle Route System. Please contact us if you would like to be a part of the Mississippi Adventure Cycling interconnected trails and routes team. Send an email to:bikewalk@bikewalkmississippi.org if you’d like to join our team!