Saint Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge
Saint Catherine Creek refuge is a 24,589-acre refuge located in southwest Mississippi. It “contains a diverse array of habitat types consisting of bottomland hardwoods, cypress swamps, upland hardwoods on the loess [a type of sediment] bluffs.”Here is their website. Phone 601-442 6696 Map Brochure
Magnolia Trail, a National Recreation Trail, is 8.3 miles of trails that are “a great hiking and learning experience for visitors of all ages. The trails pass through a diversity of southwest Mississippi habitats, including loess bluff hills and native wetlands. Highlights include a cypress overlook, observation deck, and photography blind. Benches along the trail provide opportunities to rest and watch wildlife. ” Map
Cabin Road Hiking Trail is an ATV trail used by hunters during designated refuge hunts. Off-road vehicle are only allowed on the trail at that time. that is also frequented by hikers. The 2.2 mile trail “runs along the base of the loess bluffs and through a variety of habitats, including a cypress swamp. This trail is flat and accessible to all abilities.” Better call to be sure this trail is suitable for your wheelchair, if you use one.
There is a 3 mile nature trail which, according to the kind person who replied to my query, varies in difficulty: “The lower section of the trail (South Trailhead) would be better suited for elderly hikers, as there is a .5 mile section (trailhead to photo blind/rookery) that is flat terrain, with one hill that has a gradual incline. If hikers went to the photoblind/rookery it would be an approximate 1 mile hike roundtrip. Along the way there is a cypress overlook, open fields for viewing wildlife, benches, a small water impoundment and a small rookery, which has an enclosed photoblind. Be aware that critters can make their way into the photoblinds, so depending on the season, check carefully for wasps, spiders and potentially snakes before entering blinds. The surface of the trail is limestone rock, so wheelchairs should also have little to no difficulty with this section of the trail.”