- Lodging option(s) and Bicycle Route(s):
to the Parkway for the night BEFORE biking this section - Parkway route in Red:
bike south 76 miles on the Parkway from Threet, AL (milepost 338) to the Tupelo, MS area (milepost 276, 266 or 262) - 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
- Information and Links:
- Before Biking on the Parkway:
in the morning in Threet, AL - Biking on the Parkway:
during the day from milepost 338 to milepost 276, 266 or 262 - After Biking on the Parkway:
in the afternoon/evening in the Tupelo, MS area
- Before Biking on the Parkway:
- Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, North to South Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of
Ride Stats:
milepost 338 to milepost 276:
- Miles on Parkway: 62.8
- Elevation Gain:
2,514 feet (avg. 40.0 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.9% - Elevation Loss:
2,741 feet (avg. 43.6 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -6.4%
milepost 338 to milepost 266:
- Miles on Parkway: 72.7
- Elevation Gain:
2,762 feet (avg. 38.0 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.9% - Elevation Loss:
3,087 feet (avg. 42.5 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -6.6%
milepost 338 to milepost 262:
- Miles on Parkway: 76.2
- Elevation Gain:
2,981 feet (avg. 39.1 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.9% - Elevation Loss:
3,290 feet (avg. 43.2 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -6.5%
Click any of the above Points of Interest categories to display them on the map.
Before Biking on the Parkway
(in the morning near milepost 338)
Milepost 338 - Threet, AL west of the Parkway - Lodging (night before) options with Bicycle Route to Parkway and Camping:
Lodging:
Farmhouse Sanctuary B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 5 Guest Rooms/7 Beds/Sleeps 10 -
Farm estate located just off the Parkway near the TN/AL state line and the Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.4 miles to Parkway entrance (Lauderdale County Road 8 at milepost 338) - RidewithGPS Route
Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:
- Colbert Ferry Bicycle-Only Campground - The park service has a bicycle only, "primitive" campground at the Colbert Ferry site (milepost 327.3). Free tent camping only for cyclists biking the parkway.
Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 338 to milepost 262)
Along/Near the Parkway - Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites and Exits with Services Nearby:
RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 338 to milepost 262 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/43207828
You can download the route to your phone!
- Milepost 337.9 - Lauderdale County Road 8
Start of the Day on the Parkway - entrance Lauderdale County Road 8 - Milepost 337.9 (east of Parkway 150 yards) - Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall (Te-lah-nay's Wall)
Top 30, Indian History, Modern Marvel - Milepost 330.2 - Rock Spring
Top 30, Hiking Trail, Nature Area - Milepost 327.3 - Colbert Ferry
Top 30, Restroom, Indian History, Old Trace, Modern Marvel, Picnic Area - Milepost 321 - US Hwy 72 exit
Market 0.5 mile east of Parkway, Restaurants 2.5 miles east of Parkway - Milepost 308.9 - Alabama - Mississippi state line
- Milepost 304.5 (adjacent to the parkway) - Tishomingo State Park
Top 30, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Daily Use Fee - Milepost 303 - MS Hwy 25 exit
Restaurant 2.8 miles south of Parkway - Milepost 286.7 - Pharr Mounds
Top 30, Restroom, Indian History, Picnic Area - Milepost 276 - Baldwyn, MS lodging
End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at Lee County Road 1303 exit - Grace On Trace Homestead 2.1 miles north of Parkway
Follow their bicycle route to your overnight stay! - Or, continue biking further south to Tupelo.
- Milepost 271 - MS Hwy 363 exit
Market 0.8 miles west of Parkway - Milepost 269.4 - Confederate Gravesites and Old Trace
Top 30, Civil War History, Old Trace - Milepost 266.1 - MS Hwy 145 exit
Market and Restaurant 1.5 miles south of Parkway, Bicycle Shop 3 miles south of Parkway - Milepost 266-258 - Note: vehicle traffic is much higher in the Tupelo area (milepost 266 - 258) than in the rural areas. It is best to avoid Tupelo during morning and afternoon rush hour traffic. Traffic will still be high in Tupelo in the middle of the day. If you have a support vehicle, you might consider driving (rather than biking) thru this area.
- Milepost 266.0 - Parkway Visitor Center
Top 30, Restroom, History/Nature Exhibit, Visitor/Info Center, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Bicycle Repair Station
- If you are biking with a support vehicle we recommend that you stop at the Parkway Visitor Center (visit for awhile) then load up in your vehicle and drive to your overnight stay.
- If you are biking without a support vehicle and are staying overnight at Moon Lake Retreat - exit the Parkway here and follow their bicycle route to your overnight stay!
- If you are biking without a support vehicle and are staying overnight at a hotel - continue biking on the Parkway to milepost 262.5.
- Milepost 262.5 - Tupelo, MS hotels
End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at MS Hwy 178 (McCullough Blvd) exit
Market 0.3 mile west of Parkway, Restaurants and Hotels 2+ miles east of the Parkway on North Gloster Road.
After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 276, 266 and 262)
Milepost 276 - Baldwyn, MS about 13 miles north of Tupelo - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway:
Lodging:
Grace On Trace Homestead (north of Tupelo)
Vacation Rental - 2 Guest Rooms/7 Beds/Sleeps 10 -
Country setting on 5 acres about 13 miles north of Tupelo.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.1 miles north from Parkway exit (County Road 1303 at milepost 276) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not included. Each suite has a kitchenette with mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker. For an additional fee and with advance notice, dinner and/or breakfast meals can be provided. Please inquire for details.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities
Milepost 266-258 - Tupelo, MS just off the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping, Bicycle Shop, Food and Featured Points of Interest Options:
Moon Lake Retreat (west of Tupelo)
Vacation Rental - 2 Guest Rooms/2 Beds/Sleeps 4 -
A 77 acre farm located 10 miles west of downtown Tupelo.
Route:
Biking Unsupported: Bike 13.2 miles west from Parkway exit (recommended bicycle route from Parkway to Moon Lake Retreat - Parkway Visitor Center at milepost 266) - RidewithGPS Route
Biking Supported: Exit Parkway at milepost 262.5 onto McCullough Blvd and then drive west 6.5 miles.
Food: Breakfast is not included. Guests may bring their own food to prepare if they wish - each suite has a microwave, mini-fridge and coffeemaker and there is a kitchenette area in the screened-in porch.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities
Tupelo Hotels - There are several hotels located 1.5 to 3 miles of the Parkway (several on North Gloster Street about 2 miles from the McCullough Blvd exit at milepost 262). See: tupelo.net
Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:
- Tupelo Bicycle-only Campground - The park service has a bicycle only, "primitive" campground near the Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266). Free tent camping only for cyclists biking the parkway.
Campgrounds further from the Parkway (not easy/safe to bike to):
- There are other (private and state park) campgrounds in the Tupelo area that you can drive to from the Parkway. For info, go to www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/campgrounds-on-or-adjacent-to-the-parkway.htm
Bicycle Shop:
- Trails & Treads -
Bicycle Shop 3 miles south of Parkway exit (milepost 266.1) onto MS Hwy 145 at 3870 Market Center Drive, Suite 200, Tupelo
Food:
Featured Points of Interest:
- Parkway Visitor Center at milepost 266
Information Center, bookstore, exhibits, short movie, restrooms, nature walk and offices. Open 9am to 4:30pm. Bicycle repair station. - Elvis Presley Birthplace
Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. Tour the home where the King of Rock & Roll began his musical journey to fame.
Complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, North to South Itineraries:
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North to South, 7 Day Itinerary
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Next Day: Day 4