Pass Christian is a small town with roughly 6,000 residents. Don’t let its size fool you, though. There are lots of things to do in Pass Christian, including going for a hike along the Bell’s Ferry Nature Trail. It’s so peaceful and secluded that you’ll actually be able to hear yourself think, making it the perfect place for an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The Bell’s Ferry Nature Trail is pretty remote. Not only is it tucked away in a small town, but it’s nestled within the Wolf River Preserve.
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Don’t let its out-of-the-way locale deter you, though. Wolf River Preserve is just over 1 mile from I-10 – even though it seems like it is worlds away.
The trail may be out of sight, but it’s not out of mind, so to speak.
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Managed by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, it’s well cared for.
Rated as “easy” and just over 1 mile in length, the Bell’s Ferry Nature Trail takes about 20 minutes to complete.
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However, you’ll likely want to devote some more time to the trail, as it showcases the preserve’s picturesque landscape and abundance of wildlife.
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Spanning 101 acres, the preserve features a unique mix of habitats and a variety of plant life – and the Bell’s Ferry Nature Trail is the perfect way to see all of it!
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The trail winds through the preserve, leading hikers through forests and over bottomland swamps via several well-maintained deck walks.
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Hikers are also afforded great views of the preserve’s namesake, the Wolf River, thanks to several overlooks.
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An easy hike with lots of opportunities for recreation and education, the Bell’s Ferry Nature Trail is the perfect hike for families. You can even bring along your pooch, so long as it is on a leash.
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Have any questions about this trek? Remember, the Bell’s Ferry Nature Trail is managed by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. For more information, call the Mississippi DMR at (228) 374-5000.

So, what do you think? Is a visit to the Bell’s Ferry Nature Trail one of the best free things to do on the Mississippi Gulf Coast? Know of another coastal can’t-miss? Tell us!

Once you’ve finished trekking along the Bell’s Ferry Nature Trail, you’ll find lots of other things to do in Pass Christian. Though just a tiny beach town in Mississippi, it’s brimming with opportunities for fun.

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23335 Bells Ferry Rd, Pass Christian, MS 39571, USA