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Black Creek Hiking Trail

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Discover the hidden beauty of the piney woods in the Gulf Coastal Plain by hiking one of Mississippi's longest and most challenging trails. The Black Creek Hiking Trail continues for 39 miles along the Black Creek River. Hikers can access the trail from Black Creek Trailhead, Fairley Bridge Landing, and Big Creek Landing. The trail climbs over rolling hills and meanders down through the flat land of the Black Creek flood plain. Over 100 bridges and boardwalks have been constructed to provide crossing over small streams and ponds. Approximately 10 miles of the trail is located in the Black Creek Wilderness. No drinking water is available along the trail. Only foot travel is permitted on the trail.

Black Creek Hiking Trail is open year-round unless weather conditions require the trail to be closed. No user fees required.

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Activities
Walking
Hiking
Trail Running
National Recreation Trail Details

Length: 41 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -

Trail Use Notes:
None

Seasonal Use Notes:
None

Location: DeSoto National Forest, Crosses DeSoto National Forest from NW of Wiggins to Paul B. Johnson State Park SE of Hattiesburg.
County: Forrest, Perry
State: MS
Townships: -

Driving Directions:
Trailhead at Big Creek Landing: Take HWY 49, 1 mile south of the Brooklyn, MS exit. Turn west on County Road 334, after .5 miles turn west on County Road 335. Continue 1.5 miles, turn north on Forest Service Road 335E to the landing. Trailhead at Fairley Landing: Take HWY 49, to to Wiggings, MS. Take State Road 29 north of County Road 318, take 318 south 6 miles to Forest Service Road 374A to the landing. Black Creek Trailhead: Take HWY 49 to Brooklyn, MS, then take County Road 301 east to Janice, MS. Turn south on State Road 29 for 3 miles.

Average Grade: 2%
Maximum Grade: 25%
Elevation High: 300 Feet
Elevation Low: 60 Feet
Elevation Gain: -

Average Width: 30 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil

Year Designated: 1985

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