Mississippi
Tuxachanie Hiking Trail
This 13 mile long trail traverses longleaf pine ridges, pitcher plant savannas, and flooded tupelo/bald cypress swamps.
Loop Trail? No
Type: Backcountry
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee? No
Parking Fee? No Allowed Uses:
Camping
Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife Observation
Location: DeSoto National Forest, In the DeSoto National Forest along SR 67, 10 mi. N of Gulfport.
State(s): Mississippi
Counties: Stone, Harrison
Longitude: -89.13358
Latitude: 30.66676
Driving Directions
The trailhead is located in Saucier on the east side of Interstate 49 (nearly across from Oak’s Package Store).
From Hattiesburg: Head 46 miles south on Hwy 49. Then turn right on to Glen Lott Road. Take the next left onto McHenry Ave/Old Hwy 49. Continue heading south for a mile, and then take a left on Pine Street. Take a left and head north on I-49. The trailhead is located on the right in less then a 1/2 mile.
From I-10 and the Gulf Coast: From Interstate 10, take exit 34B north towards Hattiesburg. Continue on Hwy 49 for 17 miles and the trailhead will be on the right.
Trailhead GPS Coordinates: N 30.666861 W 089.133482
Description
This 13 mile long trail traverses longleaf pine ridges, pitcher plant savannas, and flooded tupelo/bald cypress swamps. From rows of live oaks planted at the trail's entrance, the first five miles follow an old abandoned logging railroad which once served the sawmill of the Dantzler Lumber Company at Harrison. Remains of the railroad trestles, built by Irish immigrants in the early 1900's, can still be seen on some of the creek crossings. Note: this trail is designated for foot travel only except on a short section used in conjunction with the Big Foot Horse Tail.
Additional Details
Width: 30 inches.
Primary Surface: Soil
Secondary Surface: None
Average Grade: 2%
Maximum Grade: 25%
Elevation Low Point: 60
Elevation High Point: 300
Elevation Gain (cumulative): Not Available
Year Designated: 1979
Supporting Webpages and Documents
Map: USFS Map of the trail.Map: USFS Map of the Bigfoot Horse Trail, which intersects the Tuxachanie several times.
Website: USFS Trail Details
Contact Information
For more information and current conditions, contact the trail manager (listed below). For questions, suggestions, and corrections to information listed on the website, contact American Trails.
Trail Management:
DeSoto National Forest
654 West Frontage Road
Wiggins, MS
39577
(601) 965-1600
[email protected]
Photos
Reviews
History and. Nature combination
The trail is well maintained and easy to find. It travels through several Ecosystems including some wet areas but allows you to keep your feet dry. Mostly flat but with some interesting ups and downs. We did the first three miles and plan to return for more.
March 5, 2018
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Trail Managers: please use the official NRT update form to update your trail for any of the following changes:
- Change in trail mileage through trail extension
- Change in trail mileage through trail retraction
- Change in trail mileage through significant trail reroute
- Change to trail name
- Change in trail description or use
- Undesignation of trail (removal of NRT designation status)
- Other significant updates
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