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Mississippi
Tanglefoot Trail
43.7 mi
Distance
1,160 ft
Gain
15h 9m
Time
Conditions: Clear
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Observed 17 h ago
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Clouds, high 79°F / low 64°F, 20% precip — 85/100 for hike
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Tanglefoot Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 43.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,160 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,113 ft
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About this trail
The Tanglefoot Trail is a scenic 43.7-mile point-to-point trail traversing through the piney woods and bottomlands of Mississippi. This extended trail offers hikers an immersive experience through diverse forest ecosystems, wetland areas, and creek crossings that showcase the natural character of the state's landscape. The trail's length makes it ideal for backpacking adventures or multi-day hiking expeditions.
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