Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
South to North from Belmont / Tishomingo, MS to Threet, AL

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 36 miles on the Parkway from Belmont, MS / Tishomingo, MS (milepost 303 / 307) to Threet, AL (milepost 338)
• 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 Belmont, MS or near Tishomingo, MS
  • Biking on the Parkway:
    during the day from milepost 303 to milepost 338
  • After Biking on the Parkway:
    in the afternoon/evening in Threet, AL
• 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 303 and milepost 307)

Milepost 303 - Belmont, MS 7 miles south of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route to Parkway, Camping and Food:

Lodging:

Rock Creek Farm
Vacation Rental - 2 Units/3 Beds, 2 Couches/Sleeps 8 - 2 separate whole-house vacation rentals on a 600-acre farm.
Route:
Biking Unsupported: Bike 12.8 miles to Parkway entrance (follow "back roads" route to MS Hwy 25 intersection at milepost 303) - RidewithGPS Route or Bike 6.2 miles to Parkway entrance (follow "back roads" route to John Rankin Hwy/County Road 1 intersection at milepost 293.4) - RidewithGPS Route
Biking Supported: Drive 10.7 or 5.5 miles to the Parkway at the MS Hwy 25 entrance (milepost 303) or to the Parkway at the John Rankin Hwy/County Road 1 entrance (milepost 293.4).

Sparks Drive Inn B&B
Bed & Breakfast/Vacation Rental - 6 Units/12 Beds/Sleeps 23 - 4 suites with private living area and kitchen or kitchenette and a whole house rental and cottage rental.
Route:
Biking Unsupported: Bike 9.7 miles to Parkway entrance (follow "back roads" route to MS Hwy 25 intersection at milepost 303) - RidewithGPS Route
Biking Supported: Drive 6.5 miles to the Parkway at the MS Hwy 25 entrance (milepost 303).

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• Tishomingo State Park
  Campground is 3 miles off the parkway at milepost 304.5. RV and tent camping.

Food:

• Belmont Restaurants

Milepost 307 - Tishomingo, MS west of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route to Parkway and Camping:

Lodging:

Bear Creek Saloon Guesthouse
Vacation Rental - 1 Cottage/2 Beds/Sleeps 3 - Only 1 mile off the Parkway near Tishomingo State Park. Unhosted guest house.
Route: Bike or Drive 1.5 miles to Parkway entrance (MS Hwy 30 at milepost 307) - RidewithGPS Route

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• Tishomingo State Park
  Campground is 3 miles off the parkway at milepost 304.5. RV and tent camping.

Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 303 or milepost 307 to milepost 338)

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

RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 303 to milepost 338 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/43580463
You can download the route to your phone!

• Milepost 303 - MS Hwy 25
  Start of the Day on the Parkway (if previous night staying in Belmont, MS) - entrance MS Hwy 25
• Milepost 304.5 (adjacent to the parkway) - Tishomingo State Park
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Daily Use Fee
• Milepost 307 - MS Hwy 30
  Start of the Day on the Parkway (if previous night staying at Bear Creek Saloon Guesthouse) - entrance MS Hwy 30
• Milepost 308.9 - Mississippi - Alabama state line
• Milepost 321 - US Hwy 72 exit
  Market 0.5 mile east of Parkway, Restaurants 2.5 miles east of Parkway
• Milepost 327.3 - Colbert Ferry
  Top 30, Restroom, Indian History, Old Trace, Modern Marvel, Picnic Area
• Milepost 330.2 - Rock Spring
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Nature Area
• Milepost 337.9 (east of Parkway 150 yards) - Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall (Te-lah-nay's Wall)
  Top 30, Indian History, Modern Marvel
• Milepost 337.9 - Threet, AL
  End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at Lauderdale County Road 8 exit
  Follow their "Lodging" route to your overnight stay!

After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 338)

Milepost 338 - Threet, AL west of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping and Featured Points of Interest Options:

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 2.5 miles west from Parkway exit (Lauderdale County Road 8 at milepost 338) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Guests enjoy a full breakfast including fresh eggs provided by the farm's chickens. A coffee maker, tea kettle and small fridge are available for guests to use. A wood-fired oven can bake fresh pizzas and breads (with advance notice - great for cyclists biking without a vehicle).
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Camping 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.

Featured Points of Interest:

• Milepost 337.9 (east of Parkway 150 yards) - Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall (Te-lah-nay's Wall)
  Top 30, Indian History, Modern Marvel

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