Longleaf Trace Gateway Trailhead - Hattiesburg, MS
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N 31° 19.978 W 089° 19.920
16R E 278122 N 3468852
The Gateway Trailhead is the southern terminus for the Longleaf Trace and is located just off of the campus for the University of Southern Mississippi.
Waymark Code: WM8A7F
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2010
Views: 8
The Longleaf Trace is a 41-mile (66 km) paved pedestrian, equestrian, rollerblade, and bicycle trail located between Hattiesburg and Prentiss, Mississippi. The Trace was constructed in 2000. It follows a portion of the abandoned Mississippi Central Railroad line. It has 9 stations along its route (Prentiss, Ed Parkman Road, Carson, Bassfield, Lott Circle, Sumrall, Epley, Clyde Depot, Jackson Road).
Trail access is from public road access points only, located an average of 5 miles (8.0 km) apart. The following roads hold a rest stop and parking lot accessing the Trace. In Hattiesburg: University of Southern Mississippi, West 4th street, and Jackson Road.
The slope of the Trace is very gradual, rising 50 ft / mi at the steepest accessible segment. Rest stops are provided around every two miles, and weather stops are located at reasonable distances. Mile markers ease navigating the trail.
Wildlife such as wild hare, squirrels, raccoons, song birds, and deer can be seen alongside the trace. The trace also supports a variety of fauna, including flowering Dogwood and Magnolia trees, and fragrant honeysuckle and wisteria. Many of the trees between Hattiesburg and Sumrall have identification signposts. (source: Wikipedia)
Country: USA
State/Province/etc.: Mississippi
Trail Start (town): Hattiesburg
Trail Finish (town): Prentiss
Trail Length: 41
Trail Surface: Paved
Pack Animals Allowed: yes
Fees: no
Internet Link(s):
http://www.longleaftrace.org/
Rail-to-Trail Sign: Not listed
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