Diamondhead Mississippi HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

1. De Soto National Forest Immerse yourself in the wild expanse of pine forests, cypress swamps, and diverse wildlife along dozens of miles of designated hiking trails in De Soto National Forest.

2. Tuxachanie Hiking Trail Traverse longleaf pine ridges, pitcher plant savannas, and tupelo-bald cypress wetlands on this iconic 13.8-mile trail in the heart of the Mississippi wilderness.

3. Buccaneer State Park Explore coastal forest and scenic bay views on designated nature trails winding through lush woodlands at Buccaneer State Park.

4. Fontainebleau State Park Wander through moss-draped live oaks and lakeshore marshland on miles of picturesque hiking trails within this historic park on Lake Pontchartrain's north shore.

5. Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge Discover the largest urban wildlife refuge in the U.S., featuring boardwalks and wild trails through freshwater marshes and bottomland hardwoods alive with birds.

6. Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Experience serene hiking through pine flatwoods, marshes, and bayous teeming with wildlife along designated trails in this scenic Northshore refuge.

7. Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge Hike wild savannas and pine forests filled with rare plants and birds at this sprawling refuge along the Gulf Coast's Mississippi-Alabama border.

8. Gulf Islands National Seashore – Davis Bayou Area Stroll scenic nature trails through coastal forests, marshes, and bayous at the Davis Bayou Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore.

9. Shepard State Park Adventure through maritime forest and alongside tidal bayous on peaceful hiking trails at Shepard State Park, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

10. Ward Bayou Wildlife Management Area Trek through bottomland hardwoods and bayou wetlands on rustic trails where wildlife abounds in this under-the-radar conservation area.