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Rocky Springs – Clinton Visitor Center loop from Jackson

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Road cycling routes
United States
Mississippi
Hinds County
Jackson

Rocky Springs – Clinton Visitor Center loop from Jackson

Hard

2.6

(8)

35

riders

Rocky Springs – Clinton Visitor Center loop from Jackson

05:52

147km

640m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.15 km for 90 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.19 km

Jackson City Hall

Highlight • Monument

2

69.7 km

Rocky Springs

Highlight • Historical Site

At Rocky Springs, you'll find a trail that leads to the quiet remains of what was once a bustling town along the Natchez Trace. Settled in the late 1790s and named after its natural water source, the town grew into a thriving community by 1860, with over 2,600 people living in the area. It had merchants, doctors, teachers, clergy, and skilled artisans, all supported by the surrounding cotton plantations worked by more than 2,000 enslaved people. But like many Southern towns of the era, Rocky Springs couldn’t withstand the blows of the Civil War, yellow fever outbreaks, crop failures, and loss of forced labor. Today, only traces of the town remain, offering a glimpse into its rise and fall.

Rocky Springs also has a 22-site first come first served campground. The campsites are generally private due to the large trees and most have picnic tables and fire pits. There are flush toilets, but no showers.

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3

126 km

Clinton Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Natchez Trace Parkway is dotted with city and county run visitor centers, and this one in Clinton is a great place to stop to learn about the local history. It's built to resemble an authentic 1800s-style farmhouse, that were once common along the Natchez.

The museum has displays about the history of the Natchez Trace, and you'll find art and books by locals in the shop. If you are here at the right time you can enjoy “Friday Nights at Milepost 89” where local musicians perform on the 3rd Friday of each month.

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B

147 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

109 km

32.3 km

5.37 km

416 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

142 km

5.19 km

219 m

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

29°C

22°C

97 %

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