Little Mountain Trail, Jeff Busby

Dogs on a leash all year

Woodland trail up to one of the highest points in Mississippi. Dogs on a 6-foot leash.

Source: National Park Service, Natchez Trace Parkway. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Natchez Trace Parkway: the rule in full

Pets are allowed on trails and at viewpoints along the Parkway on a leash of 6 feet or shorter. Only service animals in buildings.