Clear Springs

Closest Major City: Jackson

Distance: 15.00 miles (24.14 KM)

Description:
There isn't a lot of climbing but it can be steep and short. The downside is that there are no descents more than a couple of seconds in length. Cool bridges crossing and a woody feel to the ride. In the summer the heat can be unbearable. This is a great fall or winter ride. The site has full camping facilities including; hot showers & paved parking but there is a three dollar fee for day use.

Directions to the trail:
From Jackson, MS head South on Hwy 55. When you come to Hwy 84 head West. Follow until you come to the Homochitto National Forest park entrance. From Baton Rouge, LA, take Hwy 19 North to the Mississippi line where the road turns into Hwy 33. Continue on Hwy 33 north until it comes to hwy 84/98 and head East on 84/98. You will follow this until you see the sign Clear Springs Homochitto National Forest. Take a right here. Follow the road until you come to the check in facility and pay your three dollars day use fee.