Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
North to South from Nashville, TN (Northern Terminus) to Hohenwald, TN

Overview Map:

• Lodging option(s) and Bicycle Route(s):
  to the Parkway for the night BEFORE biking this section
• Parkway route in Red:
  bike south 56 miles on the Parkway from Nashville, TN (milepost 442) to Hohenwald, TN (milepost 385.9)
• Bicycle Route(s) and Lodging option(s):
  from the Parkway for the night AFTER biking this section
• Below the Overview Map:
  click on Points of Interest categories (food, restrooms, etc.) to add them to the map
• Click on any of the Points of Interest for more info.
• Click on any of the Routes:
  Parkway in Red, lodging routes in other colors - to view a preview and detailed route

Below the Overview Map:

• Information and Links:
  
  • Before Biking on the Parkway:
    in the morning near Nashville, TN
  • Biking on the Parkway:
    during the day from milepost 442 to milepost 385.9
  • After Biking on the Parkway:
    in the afternoon/evening near Hohenwald, TN
• Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, North to South Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of

Before Biking on the Parkway
(in the morning near milepost 442)

Lodging (night before) options with Bicycle Route to Parkway, Camping, Food, Bicycle Shop and Extended Vehicle Parking:

Lodging:

Hummingbird Haven B&B
Vacation Rental/B&B - 1 Cabin/3 Beds/Sleeps 5 - Get away from it all at this cabin built in 1952.
Route: Bike or Drive 8.3 miles to Parkway entrance (TN Hwy 96 at milepost 437.5) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not served. The cabin's kitchen is stocked with breakfast foods for you to prepare on your own timetable.
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Cyclist Amenities

Timber Ridge Cabin and Carriage House
Vacation Rental - 2 Rental Units/3 Beds,2 Foldout Sofas,1 Air Mattress/Sleeps 12 - 2 Night Minimum Stay - On 9 wooded acres. 6 miles from both downtown Franklin and Leiper’s Fork.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.5 miles to Parkway entrance (TN Hwy 96 at milepost 437.5) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not included. There are no restaurants or markets within walking or a short bike ride. You can bring food to prepare in the kitchen or you can get a Uber ride to restaurants in Franklin or Leiper's Fork.
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The three closest hotels (4.5 miles from the Northern Terminus in the One Bellevue Place area) are Home2 Suites by Hilton (855-618-4702), Microtel Inn & Suites (615-662-3133) and Hampton Inn (615-662-0004) that you can bike to the from the Parkway (bike path on Sawyer Brown Road).

Camping:

• No campgrounds located near the Northern Terminus.

Food:

• Market and Restaurants 0.1 miles east of Parkway on TN Hwy 100 including The Loveless Cafe
• Additional restaurants 1+ mile east of Parkway on TN Hwy 100.
• Fairview, TN Restaurants close to Hummingbird Haven B&B
• Franklin, TN Restaurants close to Timber Ridge Cabin
• Leiper's Fork, TN Restaurants close to Timber Ridge Cabin and Hummingbird Haven B&B

Bicycle Shop:

• Trace Bikes
  1.3 miles east of Parkway's Northern Terminus (milepost 442) at 8080B Highway 100, Nashville

Extended Vehicle Parking:

You may need to leave your vehicle(s) somewhere near the Northern Terminus while you bike the Parkway. Unfortunately, there are no public parking areas right at the Northern Terminus. But, there are a couple options:

• Best option is to leave your vehicle(s) wherever you are staying the night before:
  
  • Hummingbird Haven B&B - You can leave your vehicle at Hummingbird Haven while you bike (parking fee).
  • If you are staying at one of the One Bellevue Place hotels - check with them about leaving your vehicle there while you bike.
• On the Parkway there is a huge parking area at milepost 440 (there is a Milepost 440 Parking Area "point of interest" on the above map). This parking area is mainly used by "day cyclists" and cyclists biking the entire Parkway as a unloading/staging area. And, many cyclists have left their vehicle(s) there while they bike the Parkway. The park service allows cyclists to park there and other parking areas "at their own risk" and you must inform the park service about your vehicle. For more information, go to: www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/extended-vehicle-parking.htm. (The picture of a parking area on the park service page shows about 1/5th of the parking area at milepost 440.)

Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 442 to milepost 385.9)

Along/Near the Parkway - Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites and Exits with Services Nearby:

RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 442 to milepost 385.9 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/42738996
You can download the route to your phone!

• Milepost 442 - Northern Terminus
  Start of the Day on the Parkway - entrance TN Hwy 100 - Market and Restaurants 0.1 miles east of Parkway, Bicycle Shop 1.3 miles east of Parkway
• Milepost 438.0 - Double Arch Bridge
  Top 30, Scenic Overlook, Modern Marvel
• Milepost 437.2 - Timberland Park
  Top 30, Restroom, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area
• Milepost 428 - TN Hwy 46 (Leiper's Fork Historic Village) exit
  Markets and Restaurants 0.8 to 1.7 miles east of Parkway
• Milepost 427.6 - Garrison Creek
  Top 30, Restroom, Picnic Area, Hiking & Horseback Trail
• Milepost 408 - TN Hwy 50 exit
  Market 0.6 miles west of Parkway / Market/Restaurant (currently closed for renovations) 1.1 miles west of Parkway
• Milepost 407.7 - Gordon House and Duck River Ferry Site
  Top 30, Restroom, Old Trace, Indian History, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area
• Milepost 405.1 - Baker Bluff Overlook
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Scenic Overlook
• Milepost 404.7 - Jackson Falls
  Top 30, Restroom (currently closed), Hiking Trail, Waterfall, Picnic Area
• Milepost 391.9 - Fall Hollow Waterfall
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Waterfall
• Milepost 385.9 - Meriwether Lewis Death & Burial Site
  Top 30, Restroom, Hiking Trail, History/Nature Exhibit, Old Trace, Picnic Area, Bicycle Repair Station
• Milepost 385.9 - Hohenwald, Tennessee
  End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 exit - Downtown Hohenwald 7 miles west of Parkway
  Follow one of the "Lodging" bicycle routes to your Hohenwald overnight stay!

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After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 385.9)

Milepost 385.9 - Hohenwald, TN west of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping, Food and Featured Points of Interest Options:

Lodging:

Meriwether's Retreat B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 2 Guest Rooms/3 Beds/Sleeps 5 - In historic downtown Hohenwald near restaurants and museums. Can shuttle cyclists from/to Parkway.
Route: Bike or Drive 6.9 miles west from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Cyclists will enjoy a full breakfast prepared by Baker Deb. For dinner, several restaurants within walking distance of the B&B.
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High Forest Guesthouse
Vacation Rental - 2 Guest Rooms/4 Beds/Sleeps 8 - 1920s restored bungalow in downtown Hohenwald historic area. 2 suites - one suite with 3 bedrooms.
Route: Bike or Drive 6.9 miles west from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Continental breakfast is provided. For dinner, walk to restaurants. Voorhies Suite has a kitchenette and Augusta's Abode has a fully equipped kitchen if you want to cook.
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Note: Meriwether’s Retreat and High Forest Guesthouse are across the street from each other.

Small Town Haven
Vacation Rental - 2 Homes/6 Beds/Sleeps 10 - Two whole-house vacation rentals between the Parkway and downtown Hohenwald.
Route: Bike or Drive 4.6 miles west from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not provided. Coffee, tea, sugar and creamer and snack bars are provided. You may bring food and cook in the fully equipped kitchen. Several restaurants in downtown Hohenwald are just over 2 miles away. Door Dash serves the area.
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Miss Scarlett's B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 3 Guest Rooms/3 Beds/Sleeps 6 - On 45 acres less than a mile off the Parkway at the Meriwether Lewis exit.
Route: Bike or Drive 0.8 miles west from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: A full breakfast is served. For dinner, the innkeeper with prior notice can prepare dinner for cyclists or shuttle cyclists 7 miles to downtown Hohenwald where there are several restaurants - both dinner options would be an extra fee.
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High Forest Farms I
Vacation Rental - 2 Homes/4 Beds/Sleeps 8 - Two vacation rental, whole home upscale properties on a 16-acre farm near the parkway.
Route: Bike or Drive 1.3 miles west from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Continental breakfast is provided (oatmeal, breakfast bars, coffee, teas and other snacks). The Cabin has a kitchenette and The Farmhouse has a fully equipped kitchen if you want to cook/warm up.
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High Forest Farms II
Vacation Rental - 2 Homes/15 Beds/Sleeps 24 - Two vacation rental, whole home upscale properties on a 120-acre farm near the parkway.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.9 miles east from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Continental breakfast is provided (oatmeal, breakfast bars, coffee, teas and other snacks). Both properties at High Forest Farms II have a fully equipped kitchen if you want to cook/warm up.
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Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• The park service has an RV and tent campground at the Meriwether Lewis site (milepost 385.9). Free RV and tent camping.
• Fall Hollow Campground - just off the Parkway (intersection with US 412 at milepost 391). RV and tent camping.

Food:

• Several Hohenwald Restaurants

Featured Points of Interest:

• Hohenwald, Tennessee - The name "Hohenwald" is a German word that means "High Forest". The town was founded in 1878 and later merged with a town named "New Switzerland" to the south. New Switzerland was founded in 1894 by Swiss immigrants. Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, died and was buried seven miles east of the town at Grinder's Stand in 1809.
• Elephant Discovery Center (downtown Hohenwald on Main Street/US 412)
  The Elephant Discover Center features indoor exhibits, an outdoor classroom, and live video-feeds from The Elephant sanctuary habitats. Note: The Elephant Sanctuary habitats are not open to the public.
• Lewis County Museum of Natural History (downtown Hohenwald on Main Street/US 412)
  The museum contains displays on local history as well as the Maddox Wildlife Collection.
• Hohenwald-Lewis County Welcome Center (downtown Hohenwald on Main Street/US 412)
  Located in the Hohenwald Train Depot, the welcome center has area maps, brochures and travel information available from 10am to 2pm Monday thru Friday.