Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
South to North from Houston, 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 110 or 127 miles on the Parkway from Houston, MS (milepost 230) 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 Houston, MS
  • Biking on the Parkway:
    during the day from milepost 230 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 230)

Milepost 230 - Houston, MS - Lodging with Bicycle Route to Parkway, Camping and Food:

Lodging:

Trailhead Bike and Bed
Vacation Rental - 4 Guest Rooms/8 Beds/Sleeps 16 - Gated, lodge style hotel with 4 bicycle themed guest rooms next to the southern terminus of the Tanglefoot Trail®.
Route:
Biking Unsupported: Bike 4.4 miles to Parkway (MS Hwy 8 at milepost 230) - RidewithGPS Route
Biking Supported: Drive 4.5 miles to the Parkway at the MS Hwy 8 entrance (milepost 230).

Daisy's on the Square Boutique Hotel
Bed & Breakfast/Small Hotel - 8 Guest Rooms/11 Beds/Sleeps 22 - 7 guest rooms (4 with in-room bike storage) and 1 family suite. On the Court Square and 3 blocks from the Tanglefoot Trail®.
Route:
Biking Unsupported: Bike 4.2 miles to Parkway (MS Hwy 8 at milepost 230) - RidewithGPS Route
Biking Supported: Drive 4.4 miles to the Parkway at the MS Hwy 8 entrance (milepost 230).

For all three of the places to stay in Houston:
Please follow the recommended bicycle route described on their Cyclist Amenities page and their RidewithGPS route in order to avoid heavy vehicle traffic on Hwy 8.

Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:

• Witch Dance Bicycle-Only Campground - The park service has a bicycle only, "primitive" campground at the Witch Dance site (milepost 233.2). Free tent camping only for cyclists biking the parkway.

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

• Stinkin Jim's Horse Park and Campground
  Located a few miles off the Parkway near Houston.

Food:

• Gather Coffee + Brew
  Open Tuesday thru Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Also, open Friday evening for dinner.
• Several Houston Restaurants

Bubba's Pampered Pedalers
Ace the Natchez Trace Bike Tour

Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 230 to milepost 355)

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

RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 230 to milepost 355 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/43706473
You can download the route to your phone!

• Milepost 230 - MS Hwy 8
  Start of the Day on the Parkway - entrance MS Hwy 8
• Milepost 232.4 - Bynum Mounds
  Top 30, Indian History
• Milepost 233.2 - Witch Dance
  Restroom, Picnic Area, Hiking Trail
• Milepost 239.2-256.9 - Road Construction
  The Parkway between milepost 239.2 and milepost 256.9 has been under construction (total redo of the road) since August 16, 2023. This section re-opened to traffic on December 14, 2023. Travelers and cyclists should expect single-lane closures into the Summer of 2024 as work continues to add an additional layer of asphalt, add permanent striping, and grade the shoulder. Hopefully, only 2 miles or less of the 17.7 miles will be single-lane traffic at a time. When cycling always wear brightly colored clothing and have both front and rear flashing lights on your bicycle.
• Milepost 256 - Palmetto Road (Verona) exit
  Market 0.7 mile east of Parkway
• Milepost 258-266 - Note: vehicle traffic is much higher in the Tupelo area (milepost 258 - 266) 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 260 - Main Street exit
  Market 0.4 mile east of Parkway
• Milepost 261.8 - Chickasaw Village Site
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Indian History
• Milepost 262.5 - MS Hwy 178 (McCullough Blvd) exit
  Market 0.3 mile west of Parkway, Restaurants 2+ miles east of the Parkway on North Gloster Road.
• Milepost 266.0 - Parkway Visitor Center
  Top 30, Restroom, History/Nature Exhibit, Visitor/Info Center, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Bicycle Repair Station
• Milepost 266.1 - MS Hwy 145 exit
  Market and Restaurant 1.5 miles south of Parkway, Bicycle Shop 3 miles south of Parkway
• Milepost 269.4 - Confederate Gravesites and Old Trace
  Top 30, Civil War History, Old Trace
• Milepost 271 - MS Hwy 363 exit
  Market 0.8 miles west of Parkway
• Milepost 286.7 - Pharr Mounds
  Top 30, Restroom, Indian History, Picnic Area
• Milepost 303 - MS Hwy 25 exit
  Restaurant 2.8 miles south of Parkway
• Milepost 304.5 (adjacent to the parkway) - Tishomingo State Park
  Top 30, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, History/Nature Exhibit, Daily Use Fee
• 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!

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, 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 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.