PROJECT FOCUS AREAS
OUTDOOR RECREATION
The Northeast Mississippi Nature Trail was built to educate users about nature, promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise, and allow families to spend time together. This trail can also positively affect economic development by helping communities recruit younger workers who value outdoor experiences.
Public Access
The Northeast Mississippi Nature Trail is open to the public during daylight hours.
Location
The Northeast Mississippi Nature Trail is located in Amory, Mississippi. The entrance is at 1526 Concord Ave.
About the Northeast Mississippi Nature Trail
The trail has three loops for walkers and runners; the longest loop is 1.5 miles. The trail was built with help from the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program, administered by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Land for the trail was provided by the City of Amory and Martha Dalrymple.
The trail leads people to wildlife habitats such as wetlands, streams, forests, and native grasslands. Interpretive signs highlight natural features and the cultural heritage of the region. There are 11 custom-built benches adjacent to wildlife areas.
The trail also has a Native American educational area near a 200-foot boardwalk. The trail’s surface is dirt, making it easier on the joints of walkers and runners. No bicycles or motorized vehicles are allowed, but the trail is wheelchair accessible when dry.
Diversity of Animals and Culture in Northeast Mississippi
Northeast Mississippi has more species of aquatic animals – turtles, fish, freshwater mussels, and snails – than any other region of the state. The region is also rich in cultural history. It was inhabited by Paleo-Indians and members of the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes; explorers such as Hernando de Soto traveled through the region. Monroe County, the region’s first county, was named in 1821 in honor of President James Monroe.
