How long is Potkopinu (Natchez Trace)?

3 miles, out & back, with about 100 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 3 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Potkopinu (Natchez Trace)?

It's rated Easy. the longest surviving sunken section of the old Trace

Where is Potkopinu (Natchez Trace)?

Potkopinu (Natchez Trace) is in Mississippi. the longest surviving sunken section of the old Trace

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Potkopinu (Natchez Trace)

Mississippi

Distance3 mi

Est. time~1 hr 3 min

Elevation gain↗ 100 ft

RouteOut & back

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Potkopinu (Natchez Trace) is a easy 3-mile out & back hike in Mississippi with about 100 ft of elevation gain. the longest surviving sunken section of the old Trace.

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