Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
South to North from Natchez, MS to Ridgeland, 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 102 miles on the Parkway from Natchez, MS (Southern Terminus at milepost 0) to Ridgeland, MS (milepost 100-101)
  The last half of a mile is on the Multi-Use Path in the Ridgeland, MS area. Vehicle traffic is much higher in the Jackson Metro area (milepost 105 - 88) 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 Natchez, MS
  • Biking on the Parkway:
    during the day from milepost 0 to milepost 101
  • After Biking on the Parkway:
    in the afternoon/evening in Ridgeland, 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 0 - Natchez, MS)

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

Lodging:

River Edge Suites
Vacation Rental - 3 Guest Rooms/4 Beds/Sleeps 8 - 3 upscale suites on the bank of the Mississippi River in the historic Natchez Under The Hill area.
Route: Bike or Drive 3.2 miles east to Parkway entrance (Liberty Road at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route

Choctaw Hall B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 4 Guest Rooms/4 Beds/Sleeps 8 - Built circa 1836 - features a blend of Greek Revival to Federal styles.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.5 miles east to Parkway entrance (Liberty Road at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route

La Perl B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 2 Guest Rooms/3 Beds/Sleeps 4 - A fully restored 1910 Victorian house with a lovely wrap-around porch.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.7 miles east to Parkway entrance (Liberty Road at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route

The Burn B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 5 Guest Rooms/8 Beds/Sleeps 13 - Built in 1834, this home once served as the headquarters of one of the Union armies occupying Natchez.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.7 miles east to Parkway entrance (Liberty Road at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route

Devereaux Shields House B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 9 Guest Rooms/16 Beds/Sleeps 30 - This Victorian property is composed of 3 homes - the 1893 Main House, the 1877 Aunt Clara’s Cottage and the 1893 Bost House.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.7 miles east to Parkway entrance (Liberty Road entrance at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route

The Guest House Inn
Bed & Breakfast - 16 Guest Rooms/20 Beds/Sleeps 40 - A circa 1840 antebellum mansion conveniently located in downtown Natchez.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.3 miles east to Parkway entrance (Liberty Road at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route

Linden B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 6 Guest Rooms,1 Cottage/14 Beds/Sleeps 24 - National Register of Historic Places home on 7 park-like acres with several galleries to relax on.
Route: Bike or Drive 1.4 miles east to Parkway entrance (Liberty Road at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route

Brandon Hall Plantation B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 5 Guest Rooms,2 Cottages/12 Beds/Sleeps 19 - Originally a working cotton plantation, Brandon Hall is located 10 miles north of downtown Natchez.
Route: Bike or Drive 500 feet east to Parkway entrance (Brandon Hall Road at milepost 8.9) - RidewithGPS Route

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• Natchez State Park
  Campground is 3 miles east of the Parkway at milepost 10. RV and tent camping.

Campgrounds further from the Parkway (not easy/safe to bike to):

• River View RV Park
  Located west of Natchez, across the Mississippi River in Vidalia, LA. RV and tent camping.
• Plantation RV Park
  Located south of Natchez, just off of US 61. RV and tent camping.

Bicycle Shop:

• Natchez Bicycle Located in downtown Natchez: The Shops at Kress at 122 N Commerce Street

Food:

• Numerous Natchez Restaurants - Natchez is home to a variety of restaurants - everything from comfort food to fine dining. Most restaurants are individually owned and operated (very few chains).

Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 0 to milepost 101)

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

RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 0 to milepost 101 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/43702508
You can download the route to your phone!

• Milepost 0 - Southern Terminus
  Start of the Day on the Parkway (if previous night staying in downtown Natchez) - entrance Liberty Road
• Milepost 8.9 - Brandon Hall Road (private driveway exits onto Parkway)
  Start of the Day on the Parkway (if previous night staying at Brandon Hall Plantation B&B)
• Milepost 10.3 - Emerald Indian Mound
  Top 30, Indian History
• Milepost 15.5 - Mount Locust
  Top 30, Restroom, Old Trace, History/Nature Exhibit
• Milepost 17.5 - Coles Creek
  Restroom, Picnic Area, Bicycle Repair Station
• Milepost 30.0 (10 miles northwest of the Parkway) - Windsor Ruins
  Top 30
• Milepost 30.0 - MS Hwy 552 exit
  Old Country Store Restaurant 1.9 miles east of Parkway
• Milepost 37 - US Hwy 61 exit
  Market 0.4 mile north of Parkway
• Milepost 41 - MS Hwy 18 exit
  Several Markets and Restaurants 1 to 2 miles west of Parkway
• Milepost 41.5 - Sunken Trace
  Top 30, Old Trace
• Milepost 54.8 - Rocky Springs
  Top 30, Restroom, Hiking Trail, Old Trace, Picnic Area
• Milepost 59 - Fisher Ferry Road exit
  Market 0.8 mile north of Parkway
• Milepost 79 - MS Hwy 467 exit
  Several Markets and Restaurants 2.5-3 miles east of Parkway
• 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 101 - Multi-Use Path / Highland Colony Parkway intersection
  End of the Day - exit the Multi-Use Path and bike north to your overnight stay.

Cycle of Life Adventures
8 Natchez Trace Bicycle Tours

After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 100)

Milepost 100-101 - Ridgeland, MS adjacent to the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping, Bicycle Shops, Food and Featured Points of Interest Options:

Lodging:

In the Ridgeland, MS area (milepost 100-101) there are several hotels located within 1 to 3 miles of the Parkway. The hotels located north of the Parkway are closer to and easier to bike to from the parkway/multi-use path. Hyatt Place Jackson/Ridgeland (601-898-8815) and Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson-Ridgeland (769-300-5556) are easy to bike to from the multi-use path (800 feet west of I-55 underpass, exit the walking/bike path onto Highland Colony Pkwy and bike north) and there are restaurants in walking distance. For hotel info, see www.visitridgeland.com.

Camping:

• In the Jackson/Ridgeland area there are no campgrounds that you can easily bike to from the Parkway. There is a campground located north of the Jackson Metro area and half a mile east of the Parkway at milepost 123.8:
  Ratliff Ferry Trading Post Campground. The campground has both RV and tent camping. Call 769-231-9525 to make sure they are open on your arrival date.
• There are other (private and state park) campgrounds in the Jackson Metro 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 Shops:

• The Bike Crossing -
  The Bike Crossing is located about 150 yards north of the Parkway at the corner of Old Town Crossing and Jackson Street in Ridgeland and is accessible from the multi-use trail that parallels the Parkway.
• Indian Cycle Fitness & Outdoor -
  Indian Cycle is located just south of the Parkway on one of the Multi-Use Path's spur routes.
• Bicycle Revolution -
  Mobile service available by appointment.
• RideSouth -
  Located south of the Parkway in Brandon, MS.

Food:

• Numerous Ridgeland/Madison, MS Markets and Restaurants

Featured Points of Interest:

• Milepost 105.6 - Reservoir Overlook
  Top 30, Scenic Overlook, Northern Trailhead of the Multi-Use Path
• Milepost 102.4 - Parkway Information Cabin at Ridgeland
  Restroom, Picnic Area, Visitor/Info Center, Bicycle Repair Station

Cycle of Life Adventures
8 Natchez Trace Bicycle Tours