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Posted in Mississippi Attractions November 19, 2020 by Daniella DiRienzo

Explore A Canyon, Sandbars, And Train Wreckage At Red Bluff In Mississippi

Deemed “Mississippi’s Little Grand Canyon,” Red Bluff is worth a visit all on its own. However, there’s much more to the site than the massive canyon. Nearby, you’ll also find a creek with sandbars and train wreckage. With so much to explore, you could easily spend all day at Red Bluff. Take a look:

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An enormous geologic wonder in the tiny community of Foxworth, Red Bluff is the perfect day-trip destination.

Though only a fraction of the size of the real Grand Canyon, Red Bluff’s size is nothing to laugh at. Formed by millions of years of erosion, the 150-foot-deep-gorge spans one-half mile wide and is nearly a mile long!

And it will only get bigger as time goes on and rainstorms come and go. The same can’t be said for the Grand Canyon.

You can practically drive right up to the canyon and take in its impressive size from above, but your fun doesn’t have to end there.

Many visitors choose to trek to the bottom of the canyon. The 400-foot trail to the bottom is a bit rugged, but doable for most visitors.

Once at the bottom, you can spend some time exploring the canyon, but that’s not all.

You can also venture toward the nearby Pearl River, where you’ll find a creek with sandbars and…

…train wreckage.

Like a scene frozen in time, the train lays next to the tracks, where it’s been since it derailed several years ago.

Not surprisingly, the canyon, wreckage, and creek are favorites of photographers, so remember to bring along your camera.

Accessing Red Bluff is pretty easy. As you approach the “Road Closed” signs, you’ll see a makeshift parking lot.

From the parking area, it’s just a short walk to the canyon’s edge. And just an FYI – Red Bluff is on private property; however, the owners have allowed visitors for years.

Ready to pay a visit to Red Bluff? Click here for directions.

So, did you know about Red Bluff? What about the nearby train wreckage? Ever explored the area? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the only hike that leads to remnants of the past. Read about another here.

Address: Red Bluff, Mississippi 39483, USA

Daniella DiRienzo

Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.