Near Natchez Trace NST: Highland Rim Trail
Jessie crossing the creek south of Burns Branch.
Near Natchez Trace NST: Highland Rim Trail
Checking out the fish just north of Burns Branch.
Near Natchez Trace NST: Highland Rim Trail
Beginning of the trail.
Near Natchez Trace NST: Highland Rim Trail
Crossing Garrison creek in the winter when the water is lower.
Near Natchez Trace NST: Highland Rim Trail
My wife as we passed under the Natchez Trace on the Garrison Creek Loop. This was one of her first hikes.

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Natchez Trace NST: Highland Rim Trail

3.7 (10 Ratings)
Trail can be overgrown in summer. Great trail in late fall to early spring.
24.7
mi
Distance
2,478
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
24.74mi
Distance
2,478ft
Elevation Gain
2,162ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,020ft
High Point
535ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
You can park at either the Northern Trailhead at Garrison Creek (MP-427.6) or the Southern Trailhead (MP-407.7 ) & Hwy 50. The Garrison Creek Trailhead will have both water and restroom facilities, while the Southern Trailhead is just a parking lot with trail access.

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