Logtown Blueway & Possum Walk

The historic site of Logtown on Bayou Bogue Homa provides wonderful recreational opportunities! The Land Trust is proud to have been a part of establishing the recreational access here.

After the Weston Mill closed in 1930, the population of both Logtown and the Point (the African-American community located across the bayou from Logtown) steadily declined. However, the residents who stayed enjoyed Sunday church picnics, bought supplies at Forest and Eldora Summers' general store, fished, hunted turkey and wild boar, went to Moultrie's Tavern in the Point, and had parties known as "come-overs." And, according to local lore, moonshine brewing was common until the end of Prohibition! The Point had its own cemetery, which lies northeast of the Logtown cemetery, between the forks of the Bogue Homa. When NASA announced plans to build Stennis Space Center in 1961, the process of relocating residents living within the acoustic buffer zone began, and Logtown and the Point were soon no more.

Today, there is a kayak launch to help you get your boat into the water safely. The bayou connects with the Pearl River, which is the boundary between Mississippi and Louisiana, a few hundred feet to the west. Stay to the east to enjoy a lazy paddle in the freshwater swamp, or connect up to the river and enjoy as much adventure as you have the energy for!

The Possum Walk Heritage Trail is also accessible here. It is a 3.1-mile “there-and-back” trail that moves hikers from the historic site of Logtown to the Stennis Space Center’s Visitor’s facility. A beautiful bridge spans Bayou Bogue Homa, then boardwalks lead hikers through pine woods and swamps. The trail opened on August 14, 2013 to hiking and cycling.

Follow directions to Logtown on your phone; the trailhead is just a little further than the historic cemetery.