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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 Sandstone Fitness Trail starts at the same trailhead as the Sandstone Nature Trail. This fitness loop travels on a mostly packed-gravel trail with rolling hills, bridges, and workout stations (with informational signs) along the way. This is a popular fitness walking path for locals.

There are two trails starting from the Sandstone Trailhead: the Sandstone Nature Trail and the Sandstone Fitness Trail. The former is definitely the most popular and feels more like a hike (compared to a fitness walk). This nature trail winds through a hardwood forest and includes a few bridges and boardwalks.