Greenways
DeSoto County Visitor's Center Trail
Take advantage of nature and the beauty of DeSoto County Visitor's Center Greenways Trail.
The 1/4 mile handicapped accessible interpretive trail is a visible example of the Greenways mission to promote Mississippi outdoors. The trail circles the storm water retention-pond and features native landscaping and interpretive signage. The pet friendly trail offers visitors and residents a place to walk, stretch, picnic or enjoy a peaceful rest.
The project is a collaborative effort between the DeSoto County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, DeSoto County Greenways and the DeSoto County Tourism Association.
Newly Opened ARK Walking Trails
The two-mile system of walking trails were recently dedicated at Dub Patton Pavilion at Arkabutla Lake, developed in conjunction with the future Arkabutla Lake Wildlife Rehabilitation and nature Center off Hwy. 304.
Larry Jarrett, DeSoto County Greenways coordinator, said the ARK walking trails and 27,000 square-foot wildlife center will someday become the crown jewel of the DeSoto County Greenways program.
The trails are located west of Hernando. From Hernando take Hwy. 304 about 7 miles west toward Eudora. The trail head and gravel parking lot are located on the left of Hwy 304 just before Scenic Lane in the Panther Creek area.
Johnson Creek Greenway Trail Project
The proposed Johnson Creek Greenway project runs from just South of the City of Horn Lake along Johnson Creek to the Mississippi River. The first phase will run from Baldwin Road to U S Highway 61 just North of Johnson Creek. This project is made possible with help from private citizens who are donating conservation easements and land to the North Mississippi Land Trust that will hold title to the property for the benefit of the Desoto County Mississippi Greenways program. This trail is part of the DeSoto County Greenways program which is establishing a greenway system that connects public and private open and green spaces throughout DeSoto County Mississippi while protecting, restoring and linking the natural features and their functions in order to achieve a healthy natural environment and ecological diversity.
Short video clip: http://vimeo.com/7257780 . For up-to-date information on this project visithttp://www.nmslandtrust.org/desotogreenways/index.html or call DeSoto County Greenways Office at 662-489-9708, located at 316 West Commerce St., Hernando
Coming Soon- The ARK-Arkabutla Lake Wildlife Rehabilitation & Nature Center
The ARK is a collaborative effort between Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc., the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Arkabutla Lake, and Desoto County Greenways.
View short video:http://vimeo.com/7321860. For up-to-date information on this project visithttp://www.mswildliferehab.org or http://www.nmslandtrust.org/desotogreenways/index.html or call DeSoto County Greenways Office at 662-489-9708, located at 316 West Commerce St., Hernando
Coldwater River Canoe and Kayak Trail
For more information visit our website http://coldwatertrail.org or www.desotogreenways.org
