This bicycle route (Collinwood to Threet) is one day of several different Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, North to South (Nashville to Natchez) Itinerary Routes.

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 14 miles on the Parkway from Collinwood, TN (milepost 355) to 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 in Collinwood, TN
    • Biking on the Parkway:
      during the day from milepost 355 to 341
    • After Biking on the Parkway:
      in the afternoon/evening near Threet, AL
  • Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, North to South Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of

Ride Stats:

  • Miles on Parkway: 14.3
  • Elevation Gain:
    203 feet (avg. 14.2 feet/mile)
    Maximum Grade: 3.4%
  • Elevation Loss:
    607 feet (avg. 42.4 feet/mile)
    Minimum Grade: -3.5%

Click any of the above Points of Interest categories to display them on the map.

Click on green links for more information.

Before Biking on the Parkway
(in the morning near milepost 355)

Milepost 355 - Collinwood, TN west of the Parkway - Lodging (night before) options with Bicycle Route to Parkway, Camping and Food:

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 to Parkway entrance (Wayne County Welcome Center at milepost 355) - RidewithGPS Route

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

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:

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

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

RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 355 to milepost 341 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/43551784
You can download the route to your phone!

  • Milepost 355 - Wayne County Welcome Center
    Start of the Day on the Parkway - entrance Wayne County Welcome Center
  • Milepost 351 - TN Hwy 13 exit
    Market 0.1 mile east of Parkway
  • Milepost 341.8 - Tennessee - Alabama state line
  • Milepost 341 - Threet, AL
    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!

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

Milepost 341 - Threet, AL west of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping 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

Camping:

  • Colbert Terry 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:

Complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, North to South Itineraries:

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