Take A 2-Hour Drive Through Mississippi To See This Year’s Beautiful Fall Colors

When it's fall in Mississippi, the roadsides are bursting with color. The bold hues are expected to be at their peak soon, giving you plenty of time to plan a foliage-fueled ride to see fall colors in Mississippi. To make your journey a bit easier, we mapped out a route that’ll lead you to some of the state’s best seasonal views. Take a look at this fall foliage drive in Mississippi.

The Natchez Trace Parkway is the perfect place for a scenic drive, especially during the fall.

Spanning hundreds of miles, driving the entire parkway would take quite a bit of time, which is why we opted to include just a portion of the scenic roadway. The route shown on the map covers 111 miles and will take roughly two hours to complete.

Begin your journey at Jeff Busby Campground. Located at milepost 193.1, you can simply drive through the area, or stop and take advantage of the campground’s amenities, which include picnic tables, grills, and access to Little Mountain, the 2nd highest point in Mississippi.

A 0.8-mile trail makes it easy to access the top of Little Mountain, where you’ll find an overlook that’s perfect for doing some leaf-peeping.

From Jeff Busby Campground, simply follow the Natchez Trace and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

When it comes to fall foliage in Mississippi, yellow and gold are the most common hues.

Remember, though, the Natchez Trace Parkway spans several hundred miles, which means the leaf color varies widely throughout its length.

When you want to stretch your legs or get a closer look at the colorful leaves, consider stopping at the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, which can be accessed from the Old Town Overlook Trailhead (milepost 263.9).

It can also be reached from the Beech Springs Trailhead (milepost 266.0). The trailhead is just across the parkway from the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (seen here).

The route we mapped out comes to an end at Tishomingo State Park. You can opt to simply drive through the park or stop and explore all it has to offer - which is a lot.

Waterfalls, huge rock formations, and a swinging bridge are just a few things you’ll find at the top-rated state park.

Learn the history of the Natchez Trace area:

So, are you ready to soak up some seasonal hues on this fall foliage drive in Mississippi? For more information, visit the National Park Service on the web. You can also call the Foliage Hotline at (866) 733-6477.

Have you ever driven the Natchez Trace Parkway in the fall? Or maybe you know of another prime spot for leaf-peeping in Mississippi? If so, let us know in the comments section. Make sure to prepare with some road trip essentials before you head out!