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small waterfall

small waterfall

Bluff Park was designated as public land in the 18th century, making it one of the oldest urban viewpoints in the region. Interpretive panels along the trail tell of the Spanish colonial period, trade on the Mississippi, and the development of the city. The Bridge of Sights connects the two parts of the park over Roth Hill Road. A quiet, well-maintained path with numerous benches and views of the river and Lower Town.

The Bridge of Sighs in Natchez has connected two sections of the Bluff Trail over Roth Hill Road since 2015. Reminiscent of a former wooden bridge, it offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and the "Under-the-Hill" neighborhood. The atmosphere is particularly impressive at sunset. The bridge is part of the waterfront promenade and accessible at all times. It is illuminated in the evenings, ensuring it remains easily accessible even after dark.

Above the Mississippi River, the Natchez Bluff Trail runs along the steep bank. From here, you have unobstructed views of the river, the passing boats, and the opposite bank. Signs along the trail tell the history of the place. Boardwalks lead you down to the lower parts of town. The trail is short but impressive—especially in the evening, when the sun is low and the river glimmers in the warm light.

The section of the trail loop at Clark Creek Recreation Area is a lesser maintained, more primitive hiking trail. You have the opportunity to see a bunch of smaller, less visited waterfalls, but the trail is usually a little more overgrown and harder to follow than the earlier miles of trail.

Perhaps the most impressive falls in the Clark Creek Natural Area is this waterfall with a large pool of water at its base. The falls and pool stick around all year, and there are a couple different paths that you can take to get to the falls. If you decide to hike further from the trailhead after passing these falls, you'll likely have the trail to yourself for a good while.

This waterfall is located at the end of a spur trail off of the main trail. The falls, like the others in the area, usually keeps water year round, but it flows the heaviest after a recent rain. Some people hike to the first two sets of falls after leaving the trailhead and then just head back to the car. This is a short hike that most of the family can enjoy.