Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
South to North from Raymond, MS to Kosciusko, 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 north approximately 84 miles on the Parkway from Raymond, MS (milepost 76/79) to Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160)
  5 of the miles are on the Multi-Use Path in the Ridgeland, MS area. Vehicle traffic is much higher in the Jackson Metro area (milepost 88 - 105) than in the rural areas. In the Ridgeland area (milepost 100 to 105 where vehicle traffic is the highest) we highly recommend biking on the Multi-Use Path that parallels the parkway in order to avoid heavy car traffic in the area. For a map and info, go to: Multi-Use Path
• 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 in Raymond, MS
  • Biking on the Parkway:
    during the day from milepost 76/79 to milepost 160
  • After Biking on the Parkway:
    in the afternoon/evening in Kosciusko, MS
• Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, South to North Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of

Before Biking on the Parkway
(in the morning near milepost 76/79 - Raymond, MS)

Lodging (night before) options with Bicycle Route to Parkway, Camping, Food:

Lodging:

Mamie's Cottage B&B at the Dupree House
Bed & Breakfast - 2 Guest Suites/4 Beds/Sleeps 7 - This 1840s cottage won an Award of Merit from the Mississippi Heritage Trust.
Route:
Biking Unsupported: Located adjacent to the Parkway (cyclists can walk their bikes 150 yards to the Parkway at milepost 76.3). - RidewithGPS Route
Biking Supported: Drive 7.2 miles to the Parkway at the MS Hwy 467 entrance (milepost 79).

The Porter House at Raymond
Vacation Rental - 2 Guest Rooms/3 Beds/Sleeps 6 - Awarded the Mississippi Heritage Trust Award of Excellence, the Porter House is located in Raymond's historic district.
Route: Bike or Drive 3.3 miles west to Parkway entrance (MS Hwy 467 at milepost 79) - RidewithGPS Route

Campgrounds further from the Parkway (you can bike to):

• Springridge RV Park - Mainly for RVs, but some cycling tent campers have camped there. Call ahead 601.924.0947 to make sure they can accommodate you.
  
  • If you have a support vehicle, you can drive to the Parkway (I-20 at milepost 87) from Springridge RV Park.
  • If you don't have a support vehicle, you can bike 6.7 miles to the Parkway Sam Herring / Airport Road entrance at milepost 82.5

Food:

• Raymond Markets and Restaurants

Downtown Karla Brown
Tours, Trips & Shuttles for Cyclists

Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 76/79 to milepost 160)

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

RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 76 to 160 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/43476201
You can download the route to your phone!

• Milepost 76/79 - Raymond, MS
  Start of the Day on the Parkway:
  
  • Start at milepost 76.3 if staying the previous night at Mamie's Cottage B&B at the Dupree House
  • Or, if staying the previous night in Raymond, MS - entrance MS Hwy 467 - milepost 79
• Milepost 89 - Pinehaven Drive exit
  Market and Restaurant 0.5 mile south of Parkway, Clinton Visitor Center 0.2 mile north of Parkway
• Milepost 89 - Clinton Visitor Center
  Restroom, Visitor/Info Center
• Milepost 100.7 - Choctaw Agency
  Exit the Parkway - turn left into the Choctaw Agency parking area, bike to the far end of the parking area and turn right onto the Multi-Use Path and bike north.
  To avoid heavy vehicle traffic on the Parkway we highly recommend biking on the Multi-Use Path that parallels the Parkway for 5 miles.
• Milepost 102 - US Hwy 51 exit
  Restaurants 0.5 mile north of Parkway
• Milepost 102.4 - Parkway Information Cabin at Ridgeland
  Restroom, Picnic Area, access to Multi-Use Path, Bicycle Repair Station
• Milepost 103 - Old Canton Road exit
  Markets and Restaurant 0.4 mile south of Parkway
• Milepost 105.6 - Exit the Multi-Use Path into the parking area at the Reservoir Overlook site.
  Turn right back onto the Parkway and bike north.
• Milepost 105.6 - Reservoir Overlook
  Top 30, Scenic Overlook, Multi-Use Path Trailhead
• Milepost 122.0 - Cypress Swamp
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Nature Area
• Milepost 122.6 - River Bend
  Top 30, Restroom, Picnic Area
• Milepost 123.8 - Ratliff Ferry Road exit
  Market/Restaurant 0.5 mile east of Parkway
• Milepost 135.5 - MS Hwy 16 exit
  Markets 1.4 miles west of Parkway
• Milepost 146 - MS Hwy 429 exit
  Restaurant 0.5 miles west of Parkway
• Milepost 154.3 - Holly Hill
  Restroom, Picnic Area
• 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 (if staying overnight in Kosciusko) - exit at the Kosciusko Information Center
  Follow one of the "Lodging" routes to your Kosciusko overnight stay!
• Milepost 161.5 - County Road 1227
  End of the Day on the Parkway (if staying overnight at Pedal Inn B&B) - exit onto County Road 1227
  Follow their "Lodging" route to your Kosciusko overnight stay!

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

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

Lodging:

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

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

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.