Trails

Seven miles of equestrian trails are available for horse lovers. The trail covers creek crossings and hilly terrain. A parking area is located at the start of the trail. You must bring your own horse and show proof of the Negative Coggins before riding the trail.

Lake Lowndes State Park

Seven miles of trails are available. The trail covers creek crossings and hilly terrain. A parking area is located at the start of the trail.

Lake Lowndes State Park

After stuffing yourself at a picnic, you can walk off the calories along a scenic nature trail. Hike rocky ridges or smell the flowers along shaded forest paths. Lake Lowndes offers a variety of trails to accommodate everyone from the recreational walker to those training for the marathon. The Opossum Nature Trail is covered in different species of plants and trees, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. A 3.5 mile nature trail winds through the backside of the park, providing a close look at native birds, plants and wildlife.

"Pirate's Alley Nature Trail" Over 12,000 trees and varying vegetation was destroyed due to the high winds and tidal surge of Hurricane Katrina. Now, nearly seven years of new growth has changed the landscape of the trail, but still provides an excellent opportunity for guest to see nature in its most natural setting. This 1.8 mile, self-guided trail, encompasses many species of Oaks, Magnolia, Pines and a variety of indigenous plants and animals of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A pier with a gazebo extends over Mud Bayou's canal.