Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
North to South from Hohenwald, TN to Collinwood, TN or Threet, AL

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 31 or 45 miles on the Parkway from Hohenwald, TN (milepost 385.9) to Collinwood, TN (milepost 355) or Threet, AL (milepost 341)
• Bicycle Route(s) and Lodging option(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 Hohenwald, TN
  • Biking on the Parkway:
    during the day from milepost 385.9 to milepost 355 or 341
  • After Biking on the Parkway:
    in the afternoon/evening in Collinwood, TN or near Threet, AL
• 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 385.9)

Lodging (night before) options with Bicycle Route to Parkway, Camping and Food:

Lodging:

Meriwether's Retreat B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 2 Guest Rooms/3 Beds/Sleeps 5 - In historic downtown Hohenwald near restaurants and museums. Can shuttle cyclists from/to Parkway.
Route: Bike or Drive 6.9 miles to Parkway entrance (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route

High Forest Guesthouse
Vacation Rental - 2 Guest Rooms/4 Beds/Sleeps 8 - 1920s restored bungalow in downtown Hohenwald historic area. 2 suites - one suite with 3 bedrooms.
Route: Bike or Drive 6.9 miles to Parkway entrance (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route

Note: Meriwether’s Retreat and High Forest Guesthouse are across the street from each other.

Small Town Haven
Vacation Rental - 2 Homes/6 Beds/Sleeps 10 - Two whole-house vacation rentals between the Parkway and downtown Hohenwald.
Route: Bike or Drive 4.6 miles to Parkway entrance (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route

Miss Scarlett's B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 3 Guest Rooms/3 Beds/Sleeps 6 - On 45 acres less than a mile off the Parkway at the Meriwether Lewis exit.
Route: Bike or Drive 0.8 miles to Parkway entrance (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route

High Forest Farms I
Vacation Rental - 2 Homes/4 Beds/Sleeps 8 - Two vacation rental, whole home upscale properties on a 16-acre farm near the parkway.
Route: Bike or Drive 1.3 miles to Parkway entrance (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route

High Forest Farms II
Vacation Rental - 2 Homes/15 Beds/Sleeps 24 - Two vacation rental, whole home upscale properties on a 120-acre farm near the parkway.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.9 miles to Parkway entrance (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• The park service has an RV and tent campground at the Meriwether Lewis site (milepost 385.9). Free RV and tent camping.
• Fall Hollow Campground - just off the Parkway (intersection with US 412 at milepost 391). RV and tent camping.

Food:

• Several Hohenwald Restaurants

Cycle of Life Adventures
8 Natchez Trace Bicycle Tours

Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 385.9 to milepost 355 or milepost 341)

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

RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 385.9 to milepost 341 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/43427231
You can download the route to your phone!

• Milepost 385.9 - Meriwether Lewis Death & Burial Site -
  Top 30, Restroom, Hiking Trail, History/Nature Exhibit, Old Trace, Picnic Area, Bicycle Repair Station
• Milepost 385.9 - TN Hwy 20
  Start of the Day on the Parkway - entrance Meriwether Lewis site/TN Hwy 20
• Milepost 382.8 - Metal Ford and Buffalo River
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Old Trace
• Milepost 380.8 - Napier Road exit
  Market 0.5 miles east of Parkway
• Milepost 377.8 - Jacks Branch
  Restroom, Picnic Area
• Milepost 375.8 - Old Trace Drive
  Top 30, Old Trace, Hiking Trail
• Milepost 370 - US 64 West exit
  Market 0.9 miles west of Parkway
• Milepost 364.5 - Glenrock Branch
  Top 30, Restroom, Picnic Area
• Milepost 355 - Collinwood, Tennessee
  End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at Welcome Center exit - Downtown Collinwood 0.1 mile west of Parkway
  Follow one of the "Lodging" bicycle routes to your Collinwood overnight stay!
• Or, continue biking further south into Northwest Alabama.
• Milepost 355 - Wayne County Welcome Center exit
  Markets and Restaurants 0.1 to 0.2 miles west of Parkway
• Milepost 351 - TN Hwy 13 exit
  Market 0.1 mile east of Parkway
• Milepost 341.8 - Tennessee - Alabama state line
• Milepost 341 - Northwest Alabama
  End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at Lauderdale County Road 10 exit - Threet, AL community west of Parkway
  Follow the Farmhouse Sanctuary B&B "Lodging" bicycle route to your overnight stay!

Downtown Karla Brown
Tours, Trips & Shuttles for Cyclists

After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 355 and milepost 341)

Milepost 355 - Collinwood, TN west of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping, Food and Featured Points of Interest Options:

Lodging:

Butler's Cottage
Vacation Rental - 1 Cottage/3 Beds/Sleeps 5 - Cottage has living room, deck, kitchenette and 1.5 bathrooms.
Route: Bike or Drive 0.7 miles west from Parkway exit (Wayne County Welcome Center at milepost 355) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not included. The cottage is stocked with coffee. The cottage has a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

The Collinwood Suite
Vacation Rental - 1 Cottage/2 Beds/Sleeps 4 - This private, cozy studio is perfect for anyone traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway on bicycle.
Route: Bike or Drive 0.3 miles west from Parkway exit (Wayne County Welcome Center at milepost 355) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not served. The suite is stocked with Coffee, Bottled Water, Seltzer Water, Yogurt, Granola Bars and Farm Fresh Eggs. The suite has a fully equipped kitchen.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• The town of Collinwood, TN has a tent camping area for cyclists located just off the Parkway near the Fire Hall. Inquire at the Welcome Center or the Fire Hall.

Food:

• Collinwood Markets and Restaurants
  including Q Barbeque open Thursday thru Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Featured Points of Interest:

• Collinwood, Tennessee - The close location to the Parkway and the town's welcome center, markets, grocery stores and a couple of restaurants make Collinwood a popular stop for anybody traveling the Natchez Trace, especially cyclists.
• Wayne County Welcome Center (600 feet west of Parkway exit)
  Area maps/brochures/travel information are available from 9am to 5pm daily. Bicycle Repair Station
• The Dragonfly - an Emporium (next to the Welcome Center)
  Locally created arts & crafts, new gift items and a fun and inviting coffee and beverage lounge.

Milepost 341 - Threet, AL west of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway and Featured Points of Interest Options:

Lodging:

Farmhouse Sanctuary B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 5 Guest Rooms/7 Beds/Sleeps 10 - Farm estate located just off the Parkway near the TN/AL state line and the Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall.
Route: Bike or Drive 1.3 miles west from Parkway exit (Lauderdale County Road 10 at milepost 341) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Guests enjoy a full breakfast including fresh eggs provided by the farm's chickens. A coffee maker, tea kettle and small fridge are available for guests to use. A wood-fired oven can bake fresh pizzas and breads (with advance notice - great for cyclists biking without a vehicle).
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Featured Points of Interest:

• Milepost 337.9 (east of Parkway 150 yards) - Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall (Te-lah-nay's Wall)
  Top 30, Indian History, Modern Marvel