Type: Trail, Loop
Difficulty: 3 / 10
Elev. Gain/Loss: 25 ft / 25 ft
Dog Friendly: Yes
Jog-Stroller Friendly: No
Filed Under: Cycling, Running
If you are in the Memphis area, it may be a long way to drive (approximately 45 minutes) for just a 5 mile run, hike or ride. However, if you are in the area, this little loop is well worth your time.
This mostly flat trail is well maintained with maps and signs at the parking near the picnic area. Tis sandy trail travels mainly through bottomland pine forests with an occassional swampy spot (but logs have been laid out in spots so you don't get too muddy). You will occassionaly see deer and other wildlife, and this area is a good representation of rural Mississippi.
A few years ago this trail was used quite heavily for mountain bike racing, but now it only sees a few visitors every day. However, watch out for heavy bike traffic on the weekends. Bring your bug repellent.
Exit at the Hernando, MS exit off of Interstate 55 in NW Mississippi. Turn west onto Hwy 304 (Holly Springs St). Keep going approximately 9 to 10 miles to the town of Eudora. (This town consists of a cross roads with a Baptist Church and two gas station/country stores) Turn left at this cross roads which is 301 and there should be plenty signs that point to the lake. Go 4 miles and turn left onto Pratt Rd. This road goes into the Park and ends at the dam. Turn right at the dam and left at the first road. (Next to the spillway) This road goes to a picnic area. The trail head for the bike trail and the nature trails are in this picnic area.
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no1volzfan said ...
The trail starts off as a dirt/gravel fire road and then comes to a creek crossing. Go across the creek to do the 3-mile trail or go to the left for the 5-mile loop. The 5-mile trail has some sandy spots and more hills, but you are rewarded with almost total seclusion. The 3-mile loop continues as a fire road and then has a nice downhill which begins the more narrow portion. The 5-mile loop eventually rejoins the 3-mile trail and both finish up by winding beside a beautiful beaver pond.
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