Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
North to South from Tishomingo / Belmont, MS to the Tupelo, MS area

Overview Map:

• Lodging option(s) and bicycle route(s):
  to the Parkway for the night BEFORE biking this section
• Parkway route in Red:
  bike south approximately 45 miles on the Parkway from Tishomingo / Belmont, MS (milepost 307 or 303 or 293) to the Tupelo, MS area (milepost 276, 266 or 262)
• Lodging option(s) and bicycle route(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 near Tishomingo, MS and in Belmont, MS
  • Biking on the Parkway:
    during the day from milepost 307 to milepost 262
  • After Biking on the Parkway:
    in the afternoon/evening in the Tupelo, MS area
• Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, North to South Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of

Before Biking on the Parkway
(in the morning near milepost 307, milepost 303 and milepost 293)

Milepost 307 - Tishomingo, MS west of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route to Parkway and Camping:

Lodging:

Bear Creek Saloon Guesthouse
Vacation Rental - 1 Cottage/2 Beds/Sleeps 3 - Only 1 mile off the Parkway near Tishomingo State Park. Unhosted guest house.
Route: Bike or Drive 1.5 miles to Parkway entrance (MS Hwy 307 at milepost 307) - RidewithGPS Route

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• Tishomingo State Park
  Campground is 3 miles off the parkway at milepost 304.5. RV and tent camping.

Milepost 303 or Milepost 293 - Belmont, MS south and east of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route to Parkway, Camping and Food:

Lodging:

Sparks Drive Inn B&B
Bed & Breakfast/Vacation Rental - 6 Units/12 Beds/Sleeps 23 - 4 suites with private living area and kitchen or kitchenette and a whole house rental and cottage rental.
Route:
Biking Unsupported: Bike 9.6 miles to Parkway entrance (follow "back roads" route to County Road 1 intersection at milepost 293.4) - RidewithGPS Route or, Bike 9.7 miles to Parkway entrance (follow "back roads" route to MS Hwy 25 intersection at milepost 303) - RidewithGPS Route
Biking Supported: Drive 6.5 miles to the Parkway at the MS Hwy 25 entrance (milepost 303).

Rock Creek Farm
Vacation Rental - 2 Units/3 Beds, 2 Couches/Sleeps 8 - 2 separate whole-house vacation rentals on a 600-acre farm.
Route: Bike or drive 6.2 miles to Parkway entrance (follow "back roads" route to County Road 1 intersection at milepost 293.4) - RidewithGPS Route

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• Tishomingo State Park
  Campground is 3 miles off the parkway at milepost 304.5. RV and tent camping.

Food:

• Belmont Restaurants

Advertise to cyclists on
NatchezTraceTravel.com

Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 307 to milepost 262)

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

RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 307 to milepost 262 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/42803535
You can download the route to your phone!

• Milepost 307 - MS Hwy 30
  Start of the Day on the Parkway (if previous night staying at Bear Creek Saloon Guesthouse) - entrance MS Hwy 30
• Milepost 304.5 (adjacent to the parkway) - Tishomingo State Park
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Daily Use Fee
• Milepost 303 - MS Hwy 25
  Start of the Day on the Parkway (if previous night staying in Belmont, MS and biking supported or unsupported) - entrance MS Hwy 25
• Milepost 293.4 - Tishomingo County Road 1 (John Rankin Hwy)
  Start of the Day on the Parkway (if previous night staying in Belmont, MS and biking unsupported) - entrance Tishomingo County Road 1 (John Rankin Hwy)
  Cyclists biking unsupported can choose either route from Belmont back to the Parkway. Just don't bike on Hwy 25 back to the Parkway due to high volume of truck traffic.
• Milepost 286.7 - Pharr Mounds
  Top 30, Restroom, Indian History, Picnic Area
• Milepost 276 - Baldwyn, MS lodging
  End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at Lee County Road 1303 exit - Grace On Trace Homestead 2.1 miles north of Parkway
  Follow their bicycle route to your overnight stay!
• Or, continue biking further south to Tupelo.
• Milepost 271 - MS Hwy 363 exit
  Market 0.8 miles west of Parkway
• Milepost 269.4 - Confederate Gravesites and Old Trace
  Top 30, Civil War History, Old Trace
• Milepost 266.1 - MS Hwy 145 exit
  Market and Restaurant 1.5 miles south of Parkway, Bicycle Shop 3 miles south of Parkway
• Milepost 266-258 - Note: vehicle traffic is much higher in the Tupelo area (milepost 266 - 258) than in the rural areas. It is best to avoid Tupelo during morning and afternoon rush hour traffic. Traffic will still be high in Tupelo in the middle of the day. If you have a support vehicle, you might consider driving (rather than biking) thru this area.
• Milepost 266.0 - Parkway Visitor Center
  Top 30, Restroom, History/Nature Exhibit, Visitor/Info Center, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Bicycle Repair Station
  
  • If you are biking with a support vehicle we recommend that you stop at the Parkway Visitor Center (visit for awhile) then load up in your vehicle and drive to your overnight stay.
  • If you are biking without a support vehicle and are staying overnight at Moon Lake Retreat - exit the Parkway here and follow their bicycle route to your overnight stay!
  • If you are biking without a support vehicle and are staying overnight at a hotel - continue biking on the Parkway to milepost 262.5.
• Milepost 262.5 - Tupelo, MS hotels
  End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at MS Hwy 178 (McCullough Blvd) exit
  Market 0.3 mile west of Parkway, Restaurants and Hotels 2+ miles east of the Parkway on North Gloster Road.

After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 276, 266 and 262)

Milepost 276 - Baldwyn, MS about 13 miles north of Tupelo - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway:

Lodging:

Grace On Trace Homestead (north of Tupelo)
Vacation Rental - 2 Guest Rooms/7 Beds/Sleeps 10 - Country setting on 5 acres about 13 miles north of Tupelo.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.1 miles north from Parkway exit (County Road 1303 at milepost 276) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not included. Each suite has a kitchenette with mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker. For an additional fee and with advance notice, dinner and/or breakfast meals can be provided. Please inquire for details.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Milepost 266-258 - Tupelo, MS just off the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping, Bicycle Shop, Food and Featured Points of Interest Options:

Moon Lake Retreat (west of Tupelo)
Vacation Rental - 2 Guest Rooms/2 Beds/Sleeps 4 - A 77 acre farm located 10 miles west of downtown Tupelo.
Route:
Biking Unsupported: Bike 13.2 miles west from Parkway exit (recommended bicycle route from Parkway to Moon Lake Retreat - Parkway Visitor Center at milepost 266) - RidewithGPS Route
Biking Supported: Exit Parkway at milepost 262.5 onto McCullough Blvd and then drive west 6.5 miles.
Food: Breakfast is not included. Guests may bring their own food to prepare if they wish - each suite has a microwave, mini-fridge and coffeemaker and there is a kitchenette area in the screened-in porch.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Tupelo Hotels - There are several hotels located 1.5 to 3 miles of the Parkway (several on North Gloster Street about 2 miles from the McCullough Blvd exit at milepost 262). See: tupelo.net

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• Tupelo Bicycle-only Campground - The park service has a bicycle only, "primitive" campground near the Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266). Free tent camping only for cyclists biking the parkway.

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

• There are other (private and state park) campgrounds in the Tupelo 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 Shop:

• Trails & Treads -
  Bicycle Shop 3 miles south of Parkway exit (milepost 266.1) onto MS Hwy 145 at 3870 Market Center Drive, Suite 200, Tupelo

Food:

• Numerous Tupelo Markets and Restaurants

Featured Points of Interest:

• Parkway Visitor Center at milepost 266
  Information Center, bookstore, exhibits, short movie, restrooms, nature walk and offices. Open 9am to 4:30pm. Bicycle repair station.
• Elvis Presley Birthplace
  Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. Tour the home where the King of Rock & Roll began his musical journey to fame.