Tuxachanie Trail

Hike Name: Tuxachanie Trail Location: south MS Length: 23 Submitted by: Michael Van Winkle Date Submitted: 3/23/09 Rating:	more Mississippi trail reviews Mississippi national parks Mississippi state parks
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Description
This 23 mile long trail traverses longleaf pine covered ridges, pitcher plant savannas, and flooded tupelo/bald cypress swamps. From rows of live oaks planted at the trail’s entrance, the first 5 miles follow an old, abandoned logging railroad which once served the sawmill of the Dantzler Lumber Company at Howison. Remains of the railroad trestles, built by Irish immigrants in the early 1900’s, can still be seen on some of the creek crossings.

Directions to Hike
Go north from Gulfport on Hwy. 49 about 25 miles. Trail is on the east side of Hwy. 49.

Contact Information
De Soto National Forest
P.O. Box 248
654 West Frontage Road
Wiggins, MS 39577
(601) 528-6160

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