North Outlet Nature Trail
The North Outlet Nature Trail is located southwest of Hernando, MS on Highway 301 just below the Arkabutla Lake dam on the north side of the spillway.
STATUS OF TRAIL
Open Year Round
LENGTH OF TRAIL
5 miles total (one trail is 3 miles in length and the other is 5 miles in length)
WIDTH OF TRAIL
10 feet
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy. The trail traverses a flat bottomland with little or no elevation gain.
TRAIL SURFACE
Natural
DESIGNATED TRAIL USE
Hiking, foot travel only
TRAIL HOURS
24/7
TYPE OF TRAIL
Park forest
OTHER AMENITIES
The site features a picnic area and restrooms located near the trailhead.
GIS COORDINATES
34°45’37.51″ N 90°07’44.81″ W
This trail is part of the Coldwater River Nature Trail System and is located in the the North Outlet Channel Recreation Area. This network of trails encompasses two hiking trails (one trail is 3 miles in length and the other is 5 miles in length) and the Big Oak Nature Trail which is a self-guided interpretive trail. The area includes pristine bottomland hardwood and pine forests where an abundance of wildlife and native plant species can be found throughout. A self-guided interpretive booklet is available at the trailhead located on the north side of the Outlet Channel.
Tags: Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, River