This 1.2-Mile Hike In Mississippi Takes You Through An Enchanting Forest
Mississippi is full of magical places – and Bailey’s Woods Trail is one of them. Short and sweet, the round trip hike takes about 40 minutes to complete. And while it may be lacking in miles, it’s not lacking in much else. Take a look:
Bailey’s Woods Trail is an out-and-back trail in Oxford, which runs from the University of Mississippi Museum to Rowan Oak, the former home of William Faulkner.
Relatively flat and just 0.6 miles each way, Bailey’s Woods Trail is suitable for hikers of all ages and skill levels. It’s even dog friendly, so the whole family can take part in the hike.
An enchanting trek to say the least, it’s surreal to think you can take the same path carved out by literary legend William Faulkner. The trail’s loaded with more than history, though. There’s also vibrant greenery and wildflowers.
The short trail eventually comes to an end at William Faulkner's former home. As an added bonus, you can explore the grounds surrounding the historic home for free.
Even though she was born in New York, Daniella has lived in the south pretty much her entire life. The self-proclaimed southerner graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2011. Since graduation, she has worked as a freelance writer for several websites and opened a clothing consignment shop in her town of Picayune, MS.
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