Highway 43 Trailhead, Milepost 114.9

Three visitors ride their horses on the Yockanookany Section near Highway 43 near Canton Mississippi

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Yandell Road near Canton, Mississippi near Milepost 114.9 on the Natchez Trace Parkwa

Significance:

Trailhead

Designation:

National Scenic Trail

Amenities

4 listed

Hitching Post/Corral, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Trailhead

This is a the only staging area for horses on this section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. There is ample room for parking trailers, and water is available for horses to drink at this trailhead. Riders can travel north 16 miles to the northern terminus at Yockanookany, or south seven miles to the southern terminus at the West Florida Boundary.

To reach the Mississippi Hwy. 43 trailhead, exit the Parkway at Milepost 115; go west on MS Hwy 43 a short distance to Yandell Road; turn left (south) for 100 feet; turn left into the parking area.

 See Hiking the Yockanookany Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail for additional information.

See Alerts & Conditions for additional information.