Longleaf Trace

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Extending from Hattiesburg to Prentiss, this 41-mile rail-trail offers a variety of natural features, opportunities for biking, hiking, and horseback riding, and provides economic benefits for local communities.

The Board of Directors for the Pearl & Leaf Rivers Rails to Trails Recreational District constructed a 120 ft. tunnel to solve the problem of a hazardous intersection. Many old cross-ties and bridge timbers have been re-used to construct landscaping, rest areas, and rain shelters.

Eleven government agencies along with financial support from the private sector and business community have worked in partnership for 10 years. Also unique is the state law that was passed allowing the formation of our (and future) Rails to Trails Recreational Trail.

The wilderness aspect is spectacular, especially being so quickly accessed by bicycles from the center of our cities/metropolitan areas. There are towns of under 500 population located on the trail which have benefited greatly from all demographics which use the trail. The governmental structure ensures the funding and maintenance of the trail.

Allowed Uses:

Other Activities

• Camping
• Fishing
• Wildlife viewing / observation

• Certified as an NRT
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