  |
Click 'Arrow' Above To Go To Next South Bound Stop |
Cypress Swamp
Mile Post 122.0 |
Click 'Arrow' Above To Go To Next North Bound Stop |
|
Cypress Swamp Alligators have been seen from the foot bridge. Located At This Stop Self Guided Trail Distance to Nearest Parkway Restroom 0.6 Miles North to River Bend 19.6 Miles South to Parkway Information Cabin Distance to Nearest Gas Stations 1.7 Miles North to Ratliff Ferry Rd Then 0.5 Miles South 8.0 Miles South to MS Hwy 43 Then 0.9 Miles North |
|
|
Cypress Swamp Many years ago, the Pearl River flowed here. The river changed course. A shallow area was created by the deposition of sediments as the river retreated. During periodic low water, seedlings of water-tolerant cypress and tupelo trees gained a foothold. The trees you see today are a result. (National Park Service) |
|
|
Water tupelo and bald cypress trees can live in deep water for long periods. After taking root in the summer when the swamp is nearly dry, the seedlings can stay alive in water deep enough to kill other plants. Also if you look closely you may see juvenile alligators sunning themselves on floating logs and other vegetation. (National Park Service) |
NPS Photo |
|
The trail at this location leads through an abandoned river channel. As the channel fills with silt and vegetation, black willow, sycamore, red maple, and other trees will gradually replace the bald cypress and water tupelo. (National Park Service) |
|
|
This location is also a trailhead for the Yockanookany Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. This trailhead is located directly across the paved Parkway from the Cypress Swamp site. Hikers may hike south 14.1 miles to the West Florida Boundary, north 8.9 miles to the Yockanookany Trailhead, or any distance they chose on this out and back trail. (National Park Service) |
NPS Photo |
| Juvenile Alligators |
|
Click 'Arrow' Above To Go To Next South Bound Stop |
Cypress Swamp
Mile Post 122.0 |
Click 'Arrow' Above To Go To Next North Bound Stop |
|
|
Copyright © 2023-2024 Larry G Banks All Rights Reserved |