Information for cyclists bicycling from the Natchez Trace to Timber Ridge Cabin and Carriage House in Franklin, TN.
Timber Ridge Cabin and Carriage House is located 2 miles from the Natchez Trace Parkway and 6 miles west of downtown Franklin. Exit the parkway just south of the Double Arch Bridge exit at milepost 438 onto TN Hwy 96. Turn right and bike east to Waddell Hollow Road. Hwy 96 has a wide shoulder.
Cyclists staying at Timber Ridge could also bike the 28 mile Fernvale - Leiper's Fork Loop Route (9 miles on the Natchez Trace and 19 miles on scenic country roads), more info: click here
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- Bicycle Storage: Bicycles can be stored inside.
- Food: There are no restaurants or markets within walking or a short bike ride. You can bring food to prepare in the kitchen or you can get a Uber ride to restaurants in Franklin or Leiper's Fork.
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- Directions from the Natchez Trace Parkway via TN Hwy 96:
- Exit the parkway just south of the Double Arch Bridge at milepost 438 (sign says Historic Franklin) - bike down the hill on the exit road.
Note: just before you reach Hwy 96 there is a pull off on the left with a great view of the Double Arch Bridge. - Turn right onto Hwy 96 and bike east towards Franklin, TN for 1.7 miles.
Note: Hwy 96 has a wide shoulder on both sides of the road and is designated as a Bicycle Route. - Turn right onto Waddell Hollow Road.
- Bike up the hill and Timber Ridge Cabin and Carriage House will be on your right.
Click on these links for detailed routes:
- Natchez Trace exit to Timber Ridge Cabin and Carriage House
Timber Ridge Cabin and Carriage House to the Natchez Trace - Natchez Trace Parkway Nashville - Franklin - Leiper's Fork, TN area
between Parkway's northern terminus and TN Hwy 46
north to south - south to north - Fernvale - Leiper's Fork Loop Route
clockwise - counter clockwise - Leiper's Fork / Natchez Trace Parkway North Loop Route
clockwise - counter clockwise
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