Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
South to North from Belmont / Tishomingo, MS to Threet, AL or Collinwood, TN

Overview Map:

• Lodging option(s) and Bicycle route(s):
  to the Parkway for the night BEFORE biking this section
• Parkway route in Red:
  bike north 31 to 53 miles on the Parkway from Belmont, MS / Tishomingo, MS (milepost 303 / 307) to Threet, AL (milepost 338) or Collinwood, TN (milepost 355)
• 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 in Belmont, MS or near Tishomingo, MS
  • Biking on the Parkway:
    during the day from milepost 303 to milepost 355
  • After Biking on the Parkway:
    in the afternoon/evening in Threet, AL or in Collinwood, TN
• Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, South to North Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of

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

Milepost 303 - Belmont, MS 7 miles south of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route to Parkway, Camping and Food:

Lodging:

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:
Biking Unsupported: Bike 12.8 miles to Parkway entrance (follow "back roads" route to MS Hwy 25 intersection at milepost 303) - RidewithGPS Route or Bike 6.2 miles to Parkway entrance (follow "back roads" route to John Rankin Hwy/County Road 1 intersection at milepost 293.4) - RidewithGPS Route
Biking Supported: Drive 10.7 or 5.5 miles to the Parkway at the MS Hwy 25 entrance (milepost 303) or to the Parkway at the John Rankin Hwy/County Road 1 entrance (milepost 293.4).

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 9.7 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).

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

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 30 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.

Bubba's Pampered Pedalers
Ace the Natchez Trace Bike Tour

Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 303 or milepost 307 to milepost 338 or milepost 355)

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

RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 303 to milepost 355 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/43464319
You can download the route to your phone!

• Milepost 303 - MS Hwy 25
  Start of the Day on the Parkway (if previous night staying in Belmont, MS) - entrance MS Hwy 25
• Milepost 304.5 (adjacent to the parkway) - Tishomingo State Park
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Daily Use Fee
• 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 308.9 - Mississippi - Alabama state line
• Milepost 321 - US Hwy 72 exit
  Market 0.5 mile east of Parkway, Restaurants 2.5 miles east of Parkway
• Milepost 327.3 - Colbert Ferry
  Top 30, Restroom, Indian History, Old Trace, Modern Marvel, Picnic Area
• Milepost 330.2 - Rock Spring
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Nature Area
• Milepost 337.9 (east of Parkway 150 yards) - Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall (Te-lah-nay's Wall)
  Top 30, Indian History, Modern Marvel
• Milepost 337.9 - Threet, AL
  End of the Day on the Parkway (if staying overnight at Farmhouse Sanctuary B&B) - exit at Lauderdale County Road 8 exit
  Follow their "Lodging" route to your overnight stay!
• Milepost 341.8 - Alabama - Tennessee state line
• Milepost 351 - TN Hwy 13 exit
  Market 0.1 mile east of Parkway
• Milepost 355 - Collinwood, TN
  End of the Day on the Parkway (if staying overnight in Collinwood) - exit at Wayne County Welcome Center exit
  Follow one of the "Lodging" routes to your Collinwood overnight stay!

Cycle of Life Adventures
8 Natchez Trace Bicycle Tours

After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 338 and milepost 355)

Milepost 338 - 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 2.5 miles west from Parkway exit (Lauderdale County Road 8 at milepost 338) - 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

Camping along/near the Parkway:

• Colbert Ferry Bicycle-Only Campground - The park service has a bicycle only, "primitive" campground at the Colbert Ferry site (milepost 327.3). Free tent camping only for cyclists biking the parkway.

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

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

Lodging:

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

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

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 every day for 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.