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This horse trail is approximately 23.7 miles long and moderate in difficulty. Big Foot Horse Trail consists of four loops ranging in length from 5 to 11 miles. A ride of almost any desired length can be made by combinations of these loops. Most of the trails run parallel to roads, making it possible to enter the trail at any point.
Facilities at the camp include: parking areas; hitching rails; primitive camping; sanitary facilities (chemical toilets); drinking water for horses only (not for human consumption); picnic tables; and grills. Two ponds and Tuxachanie Creek provide water for animal use.
Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp are open year-round unless weather conditions require the area to be closed. No user fees required.
Take state HWY 49 to Saucier, MS. Take HWY 67 east to four-way intersection and get on County Road 412 north three miles to Forest Road 440. Go east 1 mile to trailhead.
No fees required.
Only blue, yellow and green trail loops are open. Camp closed due to hurricane damage; day use only, no overnight stay.
Stay limit: 7 days.
Would not recommend visiting the Chickasawhey wildlife management area. A huge portion of the Forrest has the trees cut. Log trucks are constantly on the roads at high speeds, passing them is not safe. The roads are in terrible shape some are not drivable and poorly maintained. A huge portion of the forrest is burned annually and not useful. Most Wildlife has all but vanished. The camping areas are completely abandoned by the state, bring a mower if you plan to set up a tent. No restrooms are available without paying. Don't forget to purchase your WMA permit to visit. Not sure where that money goes.
We went down 1 trail but we plan to go explore more there. You can rent canoes and there is camping and many many trails to hike. The whole area is beautiful. The trails are well maintained. I wished that the trails had more signs on them to let you know how long each trail is. Etc. Overall we had a nice hike.
I had a lot of fun. I took my dogs with me and they enjoyed the trail a lot. Its fairly quiet out on the trails and very enjoyable. The terrain is a little rough in some spots, but I personally loved that. Good for most ages, but be careful of snakes, and make sure you bring bug spray.
This is a great trail. It is not usually crowded. After the first few miles I was able to let my dog off it's leash and she loved running about. The trail is not very difficult to navigate with hardly any hills to speak off. The ground is easy on the feet and legs because there usually is a soft covering of pine needles to cushion your steps. Nice easy enjoyable way to spend an afternoon in the outdoors
