Near Garrison Creek Trail
Beginning of the trail.
Near Garrison Creek Trail
Crossing Garrison creek in the winter when the water is lower.
Near Garrison Creek 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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Garrison Creek Trail

4.0 (8 Ratings)
A good loop with varying landscapes.
3.8
mi
Distance
396
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLess CrowdedRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.76mi
Distance
396ft
Elevation Gain
396ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
923ft
High Point
689ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The Garrison Loop circles the Natchez Trace Parkway, and marks the northern beginnings of the Highland Rim Trail. The western portion of the loop has a narrow, lightly-used path that twice crosses Garrison Creek. You need to remove your hiking footwear to cross the creek, or you'll be finishing the way with wet feet! At the northern part of the loop, you pass under the Natchez Trace as you approach the Garrison Creek picnic area. Here there are bathrooms, water fountains, and horse trailer parking. The eastern part of the loop has wider trails and less-dense woods for observing wildlife.

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