Bike south 43 miles on the Tanglefoot Trail® from New Albany, MS (milepost 43) to Houston, MS (milepost 0).

The Tanglefoot Trail® is a paved, 43-mile-long "Rails to Trails" route that runs between New Albany, MS and Houston, MS. The trail is very popular with cyclists, walkers and joggers.

For more information about the Tanglefoot Trail®, visit:
tanglefoottrail.com and www.natcheztracetravel.com/tanglefoot-trail.html

Biking the Tanglefoot Trail from New Albany, MS to Houston, MS

Overview Map:

  • Lodging option(s):
    for the night BEFORE biking this section
  • Tanglefoot Trail® route in Red:
    bike south 43 miles on the Tanglefoot Trail® from New Albany, MS (milepost 43) to Houston, MS (milepost 0)
  • Lodging option(s) and bicycle route(s):
    from the Tanglefoot Trail® 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:
    Tanglefoot Trail® 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 Tanglefoot Trail®:
      in the morning in New Albany, MS
    • Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®:
      during the day from milepost 43 to milepost 0
    • After Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®:
      in the afternoon/evening in Houston, MS
  • Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway "Out and Back" Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of

Ride Stats:

  • Miles on Tanglefoot Trail®: 43.7
  • Elevation Gain:
    889 feet (avg. 20.3 feet/mile)
    Maximum Grade: 1.8%
  • Elevation Loss:
    925 feet (avg. 21.2 feet/mile)
    Minimum Grade: -1.8%

Click any of the above Points of Interest categories to display them on the map.

Click on green links for more information.

Before Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®
(in the morning near milepost 43)

Lodging:

New Albany - There are several places to stay in New Albany near the Northern Terminus of the trail. See: www.visitnewalbany.com

Food:

Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®
(during the day from milepost 43 to milepost 0)

Along/Near the Tanglefoot Trail® - Restrooms and Services Nearby:

RidewithGPS route of the Tanglefoot Trail® from milepost 43 to milepost 0 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/38650081
You can download the route to your phone!

  • Milepost 43 - New Albany, MS
    Start of the Day on the Tanglefoot Trail® - entrance Northern Trailhead of Tanglefoot Trail®
  • Milepost 37.1 - Ingomar Whistlestop
    Restroom, Water - nearby Markets
  • Milepost 32.6 - Ecru Whistlestop
    Restroom, Water - nearby Markets
  • Milepost 25.1 - Pontotoc Gateway
    Restroom, Water - nearby Markets and Restaurants
  • Milepost 19.3 - Algoma Whistlestop
    Restroom, Water - nearby Markets
  • Milepost 9.9 - New Houlka Whistlestop
    Restroom, Water - nearby Markets
  • Milepost 0 - Houston, MS
    Southern Trailhead of Tanglefoot Trail®
    End of the Day on the Tanglefoot Trail®
    Follow one of the "Lodging" routes to your Houston overnight stay!

After Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®
(in the afternoon/evening in Houston, MS)

Milepost 0 - Houston, MS - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Tanglefoot Trail® and Food:

Lodging:

Daisy's on the Square Boutique Hotel
Bed & Breakfast/Small Hotel - 8 Guest Rooms/11 Beds/Sleeps 22 - 7 guest rooms (4 with in-room bike storage) and 1 family suite. On the Court Square and 3 blocks from the Tanglefoot Trail®.
Route:
Bike 0.6 miles east from Tanglefoot Trail® (Southern Terminus at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Coffee is provided. On Tuesday thru Saturday mornings, guests receive a 15% discount for breakfast at the adjoining Gather Coffee & Brew diner. Nearby restaurants are open for dinner.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Trailhead Bike and Bed
Vacation Rental - 4 Guest Rooms/8 Beds/Sleeps 16 - Gated, lodge style hotel with 4 bicycle themed guest rooms next to the southern terminus of the Tanglefoot Trail®.
Route:
Bike 200 feet from Tanglefoot Trail® (Southern Terminus at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not included. For an added charge, the kitchen and bar can be stocked upon arrival. Guests have use of a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. There are restaurants and markets within a few blocks.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Food:

Houston, Mississippi - Houston is located 30 miles southwest of Tupelo and four miles west of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The land on which Houston resides was donated to the city by Judge Joel Pinson on the condition that it would be named for Sam Houston, a childhood friend. Houston hosts the annual spring and fall Mississippi Flywheel Festival in April and September.

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