- Lodging option(s) and Bicycle Route(s):
to the Parkway for the night BEFORE biking this section - Parkway route in Red:
bike north 45 or 31 miles on the Parkway from Threet, AL (milepost 341) or Collinwood, TN (milepost 355) to Hohenwald, TN (milepost 385.9) - 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
- Information and Links:
- Before Biking on the Parkway:
in the morning in Threet, AL or Collinwood, TN - Biking on the Parkway:
during the day from milepost 341 or 355 to milepost 385.9 - After Biking on the Parkway:
in the afternoon/evening in Hohenwald, TN
- Before Biking on the Parkway:
- Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, South to North Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of
Ride Stats:
milepost 341 to milepost 385.9:
- Miles on Parkway: 45.1
- Elevation Gain:
1,941 feet (avg. 43.0 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 4.4% - Elevation Loss:
1,652 feet (avg. 36.6 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.7%
milepost 355 to milepost 385.9:
- Miles on Parkway: 31
- Elevation Gain:
1,282 feet (avg. 41.4 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 4.4% - Elevation Loss:
1,426 feet (avg. 46.0 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.7%
Click any of the above Points of Interest categories to display them on the map.
Before Biking on the Parkway
(in the morning near milepost 341 and milepost 355)
Milepost 341 - Threet, AL west of the Parkway - Lodging (night before) options with Bicycle Route to Parkway:
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 1.4 miles to Parkway entrance (Lauderdale County Road 10 at milepost 341) - RidewithGPS Route
Milepost 355 - Collinwood, TN west of the Parkway - Lodging (night before) options with Bicycle Route to Parkway, Camping and Food:
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 to Parkway entrance (Wayne County Welcome Center at milepost 355) - RidewithGPS Route
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 to Parkway entrance (Wayne County Welcome Center at milepost 355) - RidewithGPS Route
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
Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 341 or milepost 355 to milepost 385.9)
Along/Near the Parkway - Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites and Exits with Services Nearby:
RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 341 to milepost 385.9 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/43471666
You can download the route to your phone!
- Milepost 341 - Threet, Alabama
Start of the Day on the Parkway (if staying previous night at Farmhouse Sanctuary B&B) - entrance Lauderdale County Road 10 - Milepost 341.8 - Tennessee - Alabama state line
- Milepost 351 - TN Hwy 13 exit
Market 0.1 mile east of Parkway - Milepost 355 - Wayne County Welcome Center exit
Markets and Restaurants 0.1 to 0.2 miles west of Parkway - Milepost 355 - Collinwood, Tennessee
Start of the Day on the Parkway (if staying previous night in Collinwood) - entrance Wayne County Welcome Center - Milepost 364.5 - Glenrock Branch
Top 30, Restroom, Picnic Area - Milepost 370 - US 64 West exit
Market 0.9 miles west of Parkway - Milepost 375.8 - Old Trace Drive
Top 30, Old Trace, Hiking Trail - Milepost 377.8 - Jacks Branch
Restroom, Picnic Area - Milepost 380.8 - Napier Road exit
Market 0.5 miles east of Parkway - Milepost 382.8 - Metal Ford and Buffalo River
Top 30, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Old Trace - Milepost 385.9 - Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 exit
Market 1.3 miles east of Parkway - 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 - Hohenwald, Tennessee
End of the Day on the Parkway - exit at Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 exit - Downtown Hohenwald 7 miles west of Parkway
Follow one of the "Lodging" bicycle routes to your Hohenwald overnight stay!
After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 385.9)
Milepost 385.9 - Hohenwald, TN west of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping, Food and Featured Points of Interest Options:
Lodging:
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 west from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Continental breakfast is provided (oatmeal, breakfast bars, coffee, teas and other snacks). The Cabin has a kitchenette and The Farmhouse has a fully equipped kitchen if you want to cook/warm up.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities
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 east from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Continental breakfast is provided (oatmeal, breakfast bars, coffee, teas and other snacks). Both properties at High Forest Farms II have a fully equipped kitchen if you want to cook/warm up.
More Info:
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Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities
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 west from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: A full breakfast is served. For dinner, the innkeeper with prior notice can prepare dinner for cyclists or shuttle cyclists 7 miles to downtown Hohenwald where there are several restaurants - both dinner options would be an extra fee.
More Info:
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Cyclist Amenities
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 west from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not provided. Coffee, tea, sugar and creamer and snack bars are provided. You may bring food and cook in the fully equipped kitchen. Several restaurants in downtown Hohenwald are just over 2 miles away. Door Dash serves the area.
More Info:
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Cyclist Amenities
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 west from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Continental breakfast is provided. For dinner, walk to restaurants. Voorhies Suite has a kitchenette and Augusta's Abode has a fully equipped kitchen if you want to cook.
More Info:
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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 west from Parkway exit (Meriwether Lewis/TN Hwy 20 at milepost 385.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Cyclists will enjoy a full breakfast prepared by Baker Deb. For dinner, several restaurants within walking distance of the B&B.
More Info:
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Cyclist Amenities
Note: Meriwether’s Retreat and High Forest Guesthouse are across the street from each other.
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:
Featured Points of Interest:
- Hohenwald, Tennessee - The name "Hohenwald" is a German word that means "High Forest". The town was founded in 1878 and later merged with a town named "New Switzerland" to the south. New Switzerland was founded in 1894 by Swiss immigrants. Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, died and was buried seven miles east of the town at Grinder's Stand in 1809.
- Elephant Discovery Center (downtown Hohenwald on Main Street/US 412)
The Elephant Discover Center features indoor exhibits, an outdoor classroom, and live video-feeds from The Elephant sanctuary habitats. Note: The Elephant Sanctuary habitats are not open to the public. - Lewis County Museum of Natural History (downtown Hohenwald on Main Street/US 412)
The museum contains displays on local history as well as the Maddox Wildlife Collection. - Hohenwald-Lewis County Welcome Center (downtown Hohenwald on Main Street/US 412)
Located in the Hohenwald Train Depot, the welcome center has area maps, brochures and travel information available from 10am to 2pm Monday thru Friday.
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