Mississippi Highpoint
Woodall Mountain
806 ft · Tishomingo County · Appalachian foothills
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The summit pin marks Woodall Mountain and the highpoint monument at the end of County Road 185. Vehicles can normally drive directly to the summit area, so a separate access marker would add little useful map context.
USGS-derived Woodall Mountain summit locationStandard route
Woodall Mountain Road · County Road 185
Follow the signed local-road approach south of Iuka to County Road 185, then drive the final gravel road uphill to the small summit loop and Mississippi highpoint marker.
Distance
About 1 mi from the base of the summit road
Elevation gain
About 200 ft
Route
Drive-up · optional road walk
Difficulty
Easy
Trailhead
County Road 185
Typical hazards: Loose gravel, steep road grades, wet or muddy conditions, vehicle traffic, summer heat, thunderstorms, and limited room to park along the lower road.
There is no developed hiking trail. Visitors normally drive the gravel summit road. Walking the road is possible, but there is no formal lower trailhead parking area.
SummitPost: Woodall Mountain south-side roadAccess
County Road 185 · Woodall Mountain Road
Tishomingo County Tourism directs visitors from Highway 25 to County Road 187, then County Road 176, then County Road 185 for the final gravel drive to the summit.
A small vehicle loop is available at the summit.
There is no formal hiking parking lot at the bottom of County Road 185. For the normal visit, continue carefully up the gravel road and park without blocking the summit loop, communication facilities, or private access.
Park amenities
- Small summit vehicle loop
- Highpoint monument and plaque
- Summit register
- Highpointers bench
Know before you go
Respect continued private access
Remain on the established access road and summit area.
Do not block private drives, gates, communication facilities, or County Road 185.
Pack out all trash and protect the highpoint monument and survey markers.
Respect any posted landowner restriction or temporary closure.
Conditions
Check before leaving
Woodall Mountain remains privately owned even though highpoint access is currently allowed without a scheduled-access restriction. Follow all signs, respect nearby residences and communication facilities, and turn around if road conditions are unsuitable for your vehicle.