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The South Campus Rail Trail Recreation Area is filled with interconnecting singletrack mountain biking and hiking trails. There are a couple small ponds in the area, and one of the trails goes right up next to the shore of them. These reservoirs are seasonal, and some of the trails can become overgrown. It's best to carry a map and read trail signs as you hike.

The South Campus Rail Trail (formerly referred to as the Thacker Mountain Rail Trail) is a crushed-gravel trail on an old railroad bed. There are multiple trailheads for the path, and some people even use the trail as a commuter trail since it connects the city of Oxford. On a normal day, you will see fewer and fewer people the further south you travel on the trail.

Lake Patsy is a small reservoir in Lamar Park on the outskirts of Oxford, Mississippi. Being a completely paved path, this trail is accessible to most all users, and there are various loops and routes you can take that are all different distances. The lake is definitely the highlight of the walking paths, but there are also sculptures and informational signs along the way.

Bailey's Woods Trail is a short national recreation trail with lots of wildlife right next to the Ole Miss campus. It isn't usually very busy in the woods, so it's easy to experience nature without having to leave downtown. You can see the college's baseball field from the trail, but you are far enough removed from the bustle of town that you can't hear the noises of traffic.

North Cypress Lake is a beautiful reservoir in Holly Springs National Forest. There is a trail meandering through the forest before crossing over the singletrack trail on the lake's dam. The trail is only open to foot-traffic, bikes, and horses and is a great place to experience nature without having to travel too far from town.

The dam at Puskus Lake is covered by a straight, grassy walkway that you can stand on. There is a nature trail leading over to the dam that offers open views of the lake and a secluded fishing area.

The Puskus Lake Recreation Area is a fee area located in Holly Springs National Forest and features hiking trails, limited campsites, a boat dock, and lots of fishing access. The lake is stocked with bluegill, bass, and crappie and is beautiful, but the trails traveling around the lake do not see a lot of maintenance. That being said, they are usually clear and easy to follow.

The trails at Clear Creek Landing Public Use Area on the banks of Sardis Lake are some of the most popular mountain biking trails in the area. They are also great hiking trails, but the winding and intertwining trails can get confusing. That being said, the trails are marked pretty well, and you can create different loops using different trails.