Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
North to South from French Camp, MS to Kosciusko, MS or Carthage, MS

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 21 or 45 miles on the Parkway from French Camp, MS (milepost 180.8) to Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160) or the Carthage, MS area (milepost 136.4)
• Lodging option(s) and bicycle route(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 in French Camp, MS
  • Biking on the Parkway:
    during the day from milepost 180.8 to milepost 160 or 136.4
  • After Biking on the Parkway:
    in the afternoon/evening in Kosciusko, MS or near Carthage, MS
• 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 180.8)

Milepost 180.8 - French Camp, MS - Lodging with Bicycle Route to Parkway, Camping and Food:

Lodging:

French Camp B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 4 Guest Rooms,3 Cabins/13 Beds/Sleeps 20 - The French Camp community is steeped in early Trace history.
Route: Bike 1,700 feet to Parkway (MS Hwy 413 at milepost 180.8) - RidewithGPS Route

Southern Grace Cottage
Vacation Rental - 1 Cottage/3 Beds/Sleeps 5 - Charming cottage with modern amenities and quality furnishings nestled in the woods.
Route: Bike 2,100 feet west of Parkway exit (MS Hwy 413 at milepost 180.7) - RidewithGPS Route

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• Jeff Busby Park - The park service has an RV and tent campground at the Jeff Busby site at milepost 193.1. Free RV and tent camping.

Food:

• Council House Restaurant - Part of the French Camp Historic Village (located behind the Huffman Cabin Gift Shop). The restaurant is open on Monday from 11am to 2pm, Tuesday thru Thursday from 11am to 7pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 8pm.
• Lost Gringos Coffeehouse - A full service specialty coffee shop that also provides ice cream treats, Italian sodas and teas. The unbelievable atmosphere is the perfect break from your trek on the Natchez Trace.
• Also a market located 0.1 mile west of the Parkway.

Advertise to cyclists on
NatchezTraceTravel.com

Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 180.8 to milepost 160 or milepost 136.4)

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

RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 180.8 to milepost 136.4 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/42841472
You can download the route to your phone!

• Milepost 180.8 - French Camp Historic Village
  Top 30, Restroom, Old Trace, History Exhibit, Restaurant
• Milepost 180.8 - MS Hwy 413
  Start of the Day on the Parkway - entrance MS Hwy 413
• Milepost 161.5 - County Road 1227
  End of the Day on the Parkway (if you are staying at Pedal Inn B&B) - exit onto County Road 1227
  Follow their "Lodging" route to your Kosciusko overnight stay!
• Milepost 160.0 - Kosciusko Information Center
  Restroom, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Visitor/Info Center, Bicycle Repair Station
• Milepost 160.0 - Kosciusko Information Center
  End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at the Kosciusko Information Center
  Follow one of the "Lodging" routes to your Kosciusko overnight stay!
• Or, continue biking further south:
• Milepost 159 - MS Hwy 35 exit
  Several Markets and Restaurants within 0.5 mile north of Parkway
• Milepost 154.3 - Holly Hill
  Restroom, Picnic Area
• Milepost 146 - MS Hwy 429 exit
  Restaurant 0.5 miles west of Parkway
• Milepost 136.4 - Forest Grove Road
  End of the Day on the Parkway (if you are staying at The Loft at Little Bluestem Farm) - exit onto Forest Grove Road exit
  Follow their "Lodging" route to your overnight stay!

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After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 160 and milepost 136.4)

Milepost 160 - Kosciusko, MS adjacent to the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping, Food and Featured Points of Interest Options:

Lodging:

Pedal Inn B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 2 Guest Rooms/3 Beds/Sleeps 6 - Less than half a mile off the Parkway. Caters to cyclists who are bicycling the Natchez Trace.
Route: Bike 0.3 miles north of Parkway exit (County Road 1227 at milepost 161.5) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Guests are treated to a healthy breakfast (oatmeal, yogurt, fresh fruit, muffins). Cyclists, who don't have a support vehicle, can be shuttled to Kosciusko's historic Court Square for dinner. Guests may also prepare their own dinner in the vintage kitchen or pickup dinner and bring it back to the Pedal Inn.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Maple Terrace Inn B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 4 Properties/10 Guest Rooms/15 Beds/Sleeps 24 - Convenient to the Parkway near Kosciusko’s historic court square. 4 historic homes (Maple Terrace, Martha's Cottage, Presidents' Inn, Hammond-Routt House).
Routes (all exit at Kosciusko Information Center at milepost 160):
to Maple Terrace - Bike or Drive 1.7 miles north of Parkway exit - RidewithGPS Route
to Martha's Cottage - Bike or Drive 1.8 miles north of Parkway exit - RidewithGPS Route
to Presidents' Inn - Bike or Drive 1.7 miles north of Parkway exit - RidewithGPS Route
to Hammond-Routt House - Bike or Drive 1.5 miles north of Parkway exit - RidewithGPS Route
Food: A full breakfast is served to order from a menu of 25 items. For dinner, there are restaurants within walking distance on the Court Square and more on nearby Veterans' Memorial Drive.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• Kosciusko Bicycle-Only Campground - The park service has a bicycle only, "primitive" campground next to the Kosciusko Information Center (milepost 160). Free tent camping only for cyclists biking the parkway.

Food:

• Numerous Kosciusko Markets and Restaurants

Featured Points of Interest:

• Milepost 160.0 - Kosciusko Information Center
  Restroom, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Visitor/Info Center, Bicycle Repair Station
• Kosciusko, Mississippi - Kosciusko is located 65 miles northeast of Jackson and adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 160. The town is named for the Polish general Tadeusz Kościuszko, who assisted United States military efforts during the American Revolution. However, the anglicized name omits the "z". Kosciusko was originally named Red Bud Springs for one of three natural springs that were present in the city. Locally the town name is pronounced Kah-zee-ESS-ko.

Milepost 136.4 - Carthage, MS area - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway and Camping:

Lodging:

The Loft at Little Bluestem Farm
Vacation Rental - 1 Cottage/2 Beds/Sleeps 4 - 3.8 miles north of the Parkway. One vacation rental in the middle of a 63-acre flower farm.
Route: Bike 3.8 miles north of Parkway exit (Forest Grove Road at milepost 136.4) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not included. Coffee and tea are provided. A couple different food upgrades are available. There are no markets or restaurants closeby.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• Ratliff Ferry Trading Post Campground
  Located half a mile east of the parkway at milepost 123.8. The campground has both RV and tent camping. Call 769-231-9525 to make sure they are open on your arrival date.