Woodall Mountain Hike
804 ft | Mississippi
2 mi round trip
200 ft
1 hr
Easy
Woodall Mountain Hike at a Glance
The Woodall Mountain hike is 2 mi round trip with 200 ft of elevation gain, about 1 hr of hiking.
| Summit elevation | 804 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 200 ft |
| Hiking time | About 1 hr |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Route last checked | October 25, 2026 |
Your time: about 45 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 55 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 430 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 2 mi distance and 200 ft of gain for this hike are verified (summitpost.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Woodall Mountain
Woodall Mountain is the highest point in Mississippi, at 804 feet, on land managed by Private land; the South Side summit road is a public easement.
The Hike
The standard route is the Woodall Mountain Trail: 2 miles round trip with about 200 feet of elevation gain, from South Side gate on the dirt summit road off CR-176. Distance from summitpost.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- The South Side route is an open public easement to the summit, but it is occasionally gated. (summitpost.org)
- If the gate is closed, you can walk the 1.0 mile and about 200 feet up to the top. (summitpost.org)
- Woodall Mountain can be reached easily throughout the year. (summitpost.org)
- Extra care should be taken during hunting season. (summitpost.org)
- Three dogs guard one of the houses near the lower North Ridge trailhead. (summitpost.org)
- Check Private land; the South Side summit road is a public easement for current conditions, closures and rules before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to the top of Woodall Mountain?
The Woodall Mountain Trail is 2 miles round trip with about 200 feet of elevation gain.
How tall is Woodall Mountain?
Woodall Mountain rises to 804 feet, the highest point in Mississippi.
Where does the Woodall Mountain hike start?
It starts from South Side gate on the dirt summit road off CR-176.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Normal hiking conditions
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the summit by this time to allow safe descent before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Summit Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Woodall Mountain Guide
Route last checked October 25, 2026.
- Verified against
- summitpost.org
- Distance
- summitpost.org
- Elevation
- OpenStreetMap (verify vs USGS benchmark)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Peaks
Explore other mountains near Woodall Mountain. Great for peak-bagging or planning your next adventure.
Southerland Hill
577 ft
Bloodsaw Hill
604 ft
Sand Hill
528 ft
Gobblers Knob
525 ft
Peak Bagging Tip
Southerland Hill is only 11.7 miles away. Consider combining these peaks for a bigger day or overnight trip!