Potkopinu Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail — The Potkopinu section, between milepost 17 and 20, follows the historic Old Trace. The "sunken" nature of the trail is due to the footsteps of thousands of travelers between the 1780s and 1820s in the soft loess soil. NPS Photo

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Federal Recreation Area · Alabama · National Park Service

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles and offer opportunities to explore wetlands, swamps, hardwood forest, and the history of the area.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Hiking · Horseback Riding

Know before you go

Phone: 662-680-4027
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

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Things to do

Highlights: Trails

Activities & features: Horse Trekking

Photos

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Guides for the trip

Sources: National Park Service · updated 2026-08-12