- Lodging option(s) and Bicycle route(s):
to the Parkway for the night BEFORE biking this section - Parkway route in Red:
bike north 14 miles on the Parkway from Threet, AL (milepost 341) to Collinwood, TN (milepost 355) - 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 341 to milepost 355 - After Biking on the Parkway:
in the afternoon/evening in Collinwood, TN
- Before Biking on the Parkway:
- Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, South to North Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of
Ride Stats:
- Miles on Parkway: 14.2
- Elevation Gain:
608 feet (avg. 42.8 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 3.7% - Elevation Loss:
204 feet (avg. 14.4 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -3.5%
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 341)
Milepost 341 - Threet, AL west of the Parkway - Lodging (night before) options with Bicycle Route to Parkway:
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 1.4 miles to Parkway entrance (Lauderdale County Road 10 at milepost 341) - RidewithGPS Route
Camping:
- Colbert Terry 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 341 to milepost 355)
Along/Near the Parkway - Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites and Exits with Services Nearby:
RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 341 to milepost 355 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/43582339
You can download the route to your phone!
- Milepost 337.9 (east of Parkway 150 yards) - Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall (Te-lah-nay's Wall)
Top 30, Indian History, Modern Marvel - Milepost 341 - Threet, Alabama
Start of the Day on the Parkway - entrance Lauderdale County Road 10 - Milepost 341.8 - Tennessee - Alabama state line
- Milepost 351 - TN Hwy 13 exit
Market 0.1 mile east of Parkway - Milepost 355 - Collinwood, TN
End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at Wayne County Welcome Center exit
Follow one of the "Lodging" routes to your Collinwood overnight stay!
After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 355)
Milepost 355 - Collinwood, TN west of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping, Food and Featured Points of Interest Options:
Lodging:
The Collinwood Suite
Vacation Rental - 1 Cottage/2 Beds/Sleeps 4 -
This private, cozy studio is perfect for anyone traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway on bicycle.
Route: Bike or Drive 0.3 miles west from Parkway exit (Wayne County Welcome Center at milepost 355) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not served. The suite is stocked with Coffee, Bottled Water, Seltzer Water, Yogurt, Granola Bars and Farm Fresh Eggs. The suite has a fully equipped kitchen.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities
Butler's Cottage
Vacation Rental - 1 Cottage/3 Beds/Sleeps 5 -
Cottage has living room, deck, kitchenette and 1.5 bathrooms.
Route: Bike or Drive 0.7 miles west from Parkway exit (Wayne County Welcome Center at milepost 355) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not included. The cottage is stocked with coffee. The cottage has a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities
Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:
- The town of Collinwood, TN has a tent camping area for cyclists located just off the Parkway near the Fire Hall. Inquire at the Welcome Center or the Fire Hall.
Food:
- Collinwood Markets and Restaurants
including Q Barbeque open Thursday thru Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Featured Points of Interest:
- Collinwood, Tennessee - The close location to the Parkway and the town's welcome center, markets, grocery stores and a couple of restaurants make Collinwood a popular stop for anybody traveling the Natchez Trace, especially cyclists.
- Wayne County Welcome Center (600 feet west of Parkway exit)
Area maps/brochures/travel information are available from 9am to 5pm daily. Bicycle Repair Station - The Dragonfly - an Emporium (next to the Welcome Center)
Locally created arts & crafts, new gift items and a fun and inviting coffee and beverage lounge.
Complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, South to North Itineraries:
- This is Day 11 of the
South to North, 14 Day Itinerary
Previous Day: Day 10
Next Day: Day 12