Museum Trail a multi-use trail and greenway in Jackson, Mississippi connecting communities to museums, greenspace, public art, and more.

VISIT THE TRAIL

Museum Trail is Open Daily Dawn — Dusk

Explore 3 miles of trail connecting from LeFleur’s Bluff State Park through the Belhaven Neighborhood, and soon, to Downtown Jackson. Walk, run, bike, roll, gather, explore nature, and experience a different side of Jackson.

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FROM RAIL LINE TO GREENWAY

Discover how the Museum Trail project transformed a decommissioned railroad into a pedestrian corridor.

TRAIL HISTORY

Upcoming Events

THE SUNDAY RUN

Every Sunday @ 8am
JXN Run Club

1399 Lakeland Drive

SPRINT NIGHT HILLS

Monthly, Check Socials for Date
JXN Run Club

Museum Trail Riverside Entrance

SATURDAY MORNING MILES

Every Saturday @ 7am
OE Athletics

1800 N State Street

BELHAVEN HILLS CLASSIC

Saturday October 10 @ 9AM
Fertile Ground Beer

800 Manship St

LAGERS + JOGGERS

Every Thursday @ 6pm
JXN Trail Club

800 Manship Street Suite 100

TRAIL SKATE EDITION

Every 3rd Saturday @ 10am
JXN Skate Club

750 Madison Street

  • "Having access to this trail has made a huge difference in my weight loss journey, giving me a consistent and peaceful space to stay active."

  • “It's become a space where I can think, decompress, and recharge.”

  • “Walking the trail has also helped to lower my blood pressure and I no longer take blood pressure medication.”

  • “Today, I needed a breather… a few minutes on the trail meditating and praying makes all the difference.”

  • “It's a ‘we're in this together’ vibe that cuts through the feeling of isolation…”

  • “Whether it's a quick greeting or running alongside familiar faces from the community, those small moments of connection create a sense of belonging.”

  • “A place of belonging and purpose!! It's something to look forward to.”

  • Community Planting Day Brings Volunteers Together to Plant on the Capitol Green Connector

    The planting day was supported by Entergy’s Environmental Initiatives Fund, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, and the Capitol Complex Improvement District.

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  • Entergy Mississippi Powers a Green Pedestrian Trail through Downtown Jackson

    Entergy Mississippi is providing $250,000 in funding for the latest phase of the Museum Trail, a multi-use greenway.

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  • Northside Sun: "Next Segment of Museum Trail Predicted to have Economic Impact"

    Construction is expected to begin this year on a new segment of the Museum Trail that will extend it from the Mississippi Farmers Market on High Street to Hal & Mal’s on Commerce Street.

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  • Jackson Heart Foundation Receives MOSTF Grant

    The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund awarded $250K to support “Museum Trail Downtown Greenway: Nature Trail in the City.”

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  • WLBT: Next Phase of Museum Trail in Downtown Jackson to Break Ground

    Leaders celebrate the next phase of the Museum Trail groundbreaking in Downtown Jackson

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Museum Trail merch is

now available online

Support the trail beyond race day. Thanks to Jackson Heart Foundation, proceeds from merch sales help fund trail expansion, landscape stewardship, public amenities, and future connections throughout Jackson. Rep the trail. Build the future.

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HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER CITY

Museum Trail offers public health infrastructure, community space, alternative transportation, native landscapes, recreation, and connection. Support Museum Trail through Jackson Heart Foundation and help invest in expanded trail miles, improved signage, landscape stewardship, public amenities, community programming, and future connections.

SUPPORT THE TRAIL

FOLLOW THE TRAIL

Museum Trail is a multi-use trail and outdoor museum for visitors of all ages to enjoy nature, public art, recreational space, and more! The existing trail is roughly three miles and connects from @msfarmersmarket to @lefleurmuseumdistrict 🚸 Along
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for new connections and communities brought together on the trail! 💚 Tell us what you are thankful for in the comments below👇 Museum Trail is a public multi-use trail available for anyone who wants an outdoor spa
“Several days of the week, I walk my dogs Daisy and Flash on the Museum Trail. I enjoy passing the beautiful murals that have popped up along the trail and intentionally meeting up with friends on the trail to jog or walk without worry of traff

The Museum Trail is a public-private effort supported by philanthropy, federal funding, local businesses and nonprofit organizations.

  • Jackson Heart Foundation

  • City of Jackson

    State of Mississippi

    US Department of Transportation

    Mississippi Department of Transportation

    Mississippi Department of Archives and History

    Mississippi Department of Finance & Administration

    MDAC

    MDWFP

    Hinds County

    Hinds County EDA

    CCID

    Chamber of Commerce

    JXN Water

  • Entergy Mississippi

    Ergon Foundation

    Community Foundation for Mississippi

    Blue Cross Blue Shield

    Nancy & Ray Neilsen

    The Garden Club of Jackson

    Mississippi Beverage Association

    Jackson Heart Clinic

    Century Club Charities

    AARP

  • Bike-Walk Mississippi

    Jackson Association of Neighborhoods

    Visit Jackson

    Revitalize Mississippi

    Downtown Jackson Partners

    Two Mississippi Museums

    Mississippi Museum of Art

    Mississippi Farmers Market

    Mississippi Children’s Museum

    Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

    Greater Belhaven Foundation

    Jackson State University

    University of Mississippi Medical Center

    Jackson Convention Complex

  • TREE Urban Design Studio

    Neel-Schaffer Engineering

    Waggoner Engineering

    Southern Horticulture Landscaping

    Hemphill Construction

    Alliant Construction

  • Entergy Mississippi

    Hal and Mal’s

    Westin Hotel

    Cathead Distillery

    Iron Horse Grill

    Old Capitol Inn

    WLBT