Out and Back Natchez Trace Bicycle Itineraries - Southern Section: Natchez - Raymond
The Southern Section of the Natchez Trace Parkway (between Raymond and Natchez) offers cyclists several "Out and Back" bicycle route options.
These towns are located close to the Parkway:
- Mississippi: Natchez, Lorman, Port Gibson, Raymond
And, several "cyclist friendly" places to stay! Most will let you leave your vehicle with them while you bike for a few days (or know of somewhere nearby).
Below are 2 and 4-Day Out and Back Itineraries.
Some of the itineraries have an option to add another day (e.g. 3 days instead of 2 days).
Out and Back, 2-Day Itineraries (some have a 3rd Day option)
| Average miles/day biking on the Parkway |
Route Name and Link to Itinerary | Start and Finish Location | Turn Around Location | Optional 3rd Day? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.2-39.9 | Port Gibson, MS to Raymond, MS back to Port Gibson, MS |
Port Gibson, MS (milepost 39-41) | Raymond, MS (milepost 76-79) | no |
| 37.2-39.9 | Raymond, MS to Port Gibson, MS back to Raymond, MS |
Raymond, MS (milepost 79-76) | Port Gibson, MS (milepost 41-39) | yes |
| 41.6 | Natchez, MS to Port Gibson, MS back to Natchez, MS |
Natchez, MS (milepost 0) | Port Gibson, MS (milepost 30-39-41) | yes |
| 41.6 | Port Gibson, MS to Natchez, MS back to Port Gibson, MS |
Port Gibson, MS (milepost 41-39-30) | Natchez, MS (milepost 0) | no |
| 76.7-79.5 | Natchez, MS to Raymond, MS back to Natchez, MS |
Natchez, MS (milepost 0) | Raymond, MS (milepost 76-79) | no |
| 76.7-79.5 | Raymond, MS to Natchez, MS back to Raymond, MS |
Raymond, MS (milepost 79-76) | Natchez, MS (milepost 0) | no |
Out and Back, 4-Day Itineraries
| Average miles/day biking on the Parkway |
Route Name and Link to Itinerary | Start and Finish Location | Turn Around Location | Additional Overnight Stop | Optional 5th Day? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.4-39.7 | Natchez, MS to Raymond, MS back to Natchez, MS |
Natchez, MS (milepost 0) | Raymond, MS (milepost 76-79) | Port Gibson, MS (milepost 30-39-41) | no |
| 38.4-39.7 | Raymond, MS to Natchez, MS back to Raymond, MS |
Raymond, MS (milepost 79-76) | Natchez, MS (milepost 0) | Port Gibson, MS (milepost 41-39-30) | no |