Longleaf Trace Trail in Southern Mississippi
One of the most convenient trailheads in America is that of the Longleaf Trace Trail in Mississippi. Not only is there ample parking at the trailhead, but there is also a great bike rental shop with a variety of bicycle types including recumbents. Trail riders can also find biking supplies, trail snacks, & some helpful information. So, without further ado, here’s a little bit of information about the trail. For more detailed trail information about the Longleaf Trace trail including a trail map, visit this link.
Longleaf Trace Trail is Mississippi’s finest. How do we love thee oh great southern rail trail? Let us count the ways:t is a great trail side trip from New Orleans.
Longleaf Trace is a southern charmer.
- It is also near the Tammany Trace trail just south of New Orleans.
- Because it is a paved trail with negligible hills, it is perfect for the entire gamut of personal transportation vehicles including recumbents, Trikkes, Elliptigos, inline skates, Street Striders, & more.
- For the same reason, it is the perfect trail for children, recreational bicyclists, commuters, seniors, etc.
- Due to its southern location, it makes a nice destination trail during the fall, winter & spring.
- It has an abundance of southern charm & makes a great southern travel destination.
- It is a botanists dream with labels for most of the trees including ones w/ unique names like loblolly Pine and Sugar Magnolia.
- The trail length is perfect for a two day ride starting in Hattiesburg, MS, traveling to Prentiss, MS; stay overnight in Prentiss then ride back to Hattiesburg.
- Rent a recumbent at the Gateway at Southern Miss bike rental center that just happens to be located right at the trailhead.
- Enjoy a southern immersion tour starting in the college town of Hattiesburg and traveling through quaint southern towns like Sumerall, Carson, Bassfield, & Prentiss.
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Kevin this looks an awesome trail. Thanks for posting it. You say this is a two day ride. On this trail, and other multi-day trails, can one pitch a tent along the trail, or do they have to camp at a designated site?
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Hey Barry,
It’s a two day ride for the out-and-back journey. All the way to one end is the first day, then the ride back is the second day. There are a couple camping spots near the trail. But when I rode it two years ago, I stayed at a cheap hotel at the far end of the trail. I prefer that to camping so I don’t have to carry so many supplies.