Natchez Trace Trail Permit: Route
Natchez Trace Trail permits are walk-up only in Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
This guide covers the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail permit.
Free; no permit required.
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About Natchez Trace Trail
The hiking-trail component of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail: several disconnected multi-use trail segments alongside the 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.
The Natchez Trace Trail
Points along the route
- Garrison Creek Trailhead (Highland Rim northern terminus)
- War of 1812 Memorial
- Burns Branch
- Tennessee Valley Divide
- Carter Lane Picnic Area
- Fly Trailhead (Highway 7)
- Shady Grove Trailhead (Highland Rim southern terminus)
- Yockanookany (northern terminus)
- West Florida Boundary (southern terminus)
- Blackland Prairie Northern Terminus Trailhead
- Old Town Overlook
- Chickasaw Village (southern terminus)
- Rocky Springs Northern Terminus (Hwy 27/Fisher Ferry Rd)
- Rocky Springs Picnic Area / Campground
- Owens Creek (Rocky Springs southern terminus)
- Potkopinu Northern Terminus Trailhead (Road 553 / River Road)
And 1 more named points along the route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Natchez Trace Trail?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
When is the best time to visit Natchez Trace Trail?
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Not confirmed in the research bundle; check current Parkway conditions before you go.
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