Pascagoula Mississippi HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

1. Shepard State Park Wander beneath towering trees and wildflowers on designated nature trails at Shepard State Park's 395-acre retreat in the heart of Singing River country.

2. Pascagoula River Audubon Center Explore bayou habitats and winding nature trails at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center, a gateway to the wild Pascagoula River ecosystem.

3. Gulf Islands National Seashore - Davis Bayou Area Hike scenic forested trails and spot coastal wildlife along the Davis Bayou Area's network inside Gulf Islands National Seashore.

4. De Soto National Forest Embark on backcountry adventures in De Soto National Forest, where extensive wilderness trails traverse pine forests and wetlands.

5. Tuxachanie National Recreation Trail Journey through lush hardwoods and pitcher plant bogs on the Tuxachanie National Recreation Trail, a true wilderness experience.

6. Ward Bayou Wildlife Management Area Discover quiet hiking trails weaving through wetlands and bottomland forests at Ward Bayou Wildlife Management Area.

7. Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Traverse boardwalks and rustic trails in pristine coastal woods and marshes at Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

8. Bluff Creek Park Experience natural beauty on hiking paths through forested uplands and creekside habitats at Bluff Creek Park.

9. Bonnet Carré Spillway Wildlife Management Area Roam extensive wilderness trails along the Mississippi River in the Bonnet Carré Spillway Wildlife Management Area, a haven for hikers and birders.

10. Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge Spot rare wildlife and hike nature trails winding through pine savannas at Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge.