This 6-day, Out and Back Natchez Trace Parkway bicycle itinerary starts and finishes at Houston, MS (milepost 230) with a turn-around at Ridgeland, MS (milepost 100).
- Bike Out - south on the Parkway for 3 days to Ridgeland, MS.
- Bike Back - north on the Parkway for 3 days to Houston, MS.
- In between, there are overnight stops in French Camp, MS (milepost 181) and the Carthage, MS area (milepost 136.4).
Ride Stats for entire 6-day itinerary:
- Does not include miles to/from Parkway for lodging.
- Total Miles on Parkway (including 11 miles on Multi-Use Path): 260
Average miles per day: 43.3 - Total Elevation Gain:
6,224 feet (avg. 23.9 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
6,224 feet (avg. 23.9 feet/mile)
Biking Out - North to South:
- Day 1 - Houston, MS to French Camp, MS
- Day 2 - French Camp, MS to the Carthage, MS area
- Day 3 - Carthage, MS area to Ridgeland, MS
Biking Back - South to North:
- Day 4 - Ridgeland, MS to the Carthage, MS area
- Day 5 - Carthage, MS area to French Camp, MS
- Day 6 - French Camp, MS to Houston, MS
Biking Out - North to South
Day 1 - Houston, MS (milepost 230) to French Camp, MS (milepost 181)
Ride Stats for Day 1
- Miles on Parkway: 48.9
- Elevation Gain:
1,555 feet (avg. 31.8 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 4.9% - Elevation Loss:
1,478 feet (avg. 30.2 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.7%
- Route Overview Map for Day 1 (Route along the Parkway and Routes to/from Lodging at start and end of the Day)
- Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites, and Exits with Services Nearby Along the Way from Milepost 230 to Milepost 181
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 181
Day 2 - French Camp, MS (milepost 181) to the Carthage, MS area (milepost 136.4)
Ride Stats for Day 2
- Miles on Parkway: 44.5
- Elevation Gain:
827 feet (avg. 18.6 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 3.1% - Elevation Loss:
851 feet (avg. 19.1 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -2.2%
- Route Overview Map for Day 2 (Route along the Parkway and Routes to/from Lodging at start and end of the Day)
- Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites, and Exits with Services Nearby Along the Way from Milepost 181 to Milepost 136.4
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 160 and Milepost 136.4
Day 3 - Carthage, MS area (milepost 136.4) to Ridgeland (milepost 100)
Ride Stats for Day 3
- Miles on Parkway: 36.5
- Elevation Gain:
806 feet (avg. 22.1 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 2.6% - Elevation Loss:
843 feet (avg. 23.1 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -2.3%
- Route Overview Map for Day 3 (Route along the Parkway and Routes to/from Lodging at start and end of the Day)
- Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites, and Exits with Services Nearby Along the Way from Milepost 136.4 to Milepost 100
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 100
Biking Back - South to North
Day 4 - Ridgeland, MS (milepost 100-101) to the Carthage, MS area (milepost 136.4)
Ride Stats for Day 4
- Miles on Parkway (including 5.5 miles on Multi-Use Path): 36.5
- Elevation Gain:
843 feet (avg. 23.1 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 2.5% - Elevation Loss:
806 feet (avg. 22.1 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -2.8%
- Route Overview Map for Day 4 (Route along the Parkway and Routes to/from Lodging at start and end of the Day)
- Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites, and Exits with Services Nearby Along the Way from Milepost 100 to Milepost 136.4
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 136.4
Day 5 - Carthage, MS area (milepost 136.4) to French Camp, MS (milepost 180.8)
Ride Stats for Day 5
- Miles on Parkway: 44.5
- Elevation Gain:
850 feet (avg. 19.1 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 1.8% - Elevation Loss:
826 feet (avg. 18.6 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -3.1%
- Route Overview Map for Day 5 (Route along the Parkway and Routes to/from Lodging at start and end of the Day)
- Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites, and Exits with Services Nearby Along the Way from Milepost 136.4 to Milepost 180.8
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 180.8
Day 6 - French Camp, MS (milepost 180.8) to Houston, MS (milepost 230)
Ride Stats for Day 6
- Miles on Parkway: 48.9
- Elevation Gain:
1,481 feet (avg. 30.3 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 4.7% - Elevation Loss:
1,560 feet (avg. 31.9 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.4%
- Route Overview Map for Day 6 (Route along the Parkway and Routes to/from Lodging at start and end of the Day)
- Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites, and Exits with Services Nearby Along the Way from Milepost 180.8 to Milepost 230
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 230
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