Bike north 43 miles on the Tanglefoot Trail® from Houston, MS (milepost 0) to New Albany, MS (milepost 43).

The Tanglefoot Trail® is a paved, 43-mile-long "Rails to Trails" route that runs between Houston, MS and New Albany, MS. The trail is very popular with cyclists, walkers and joggers.

For more information about the Tanglefoot Trail®, visit:
tanglefoottrail.com and www.natcheztracetravel.com/tanglefoot-trail.html

Biking the Tanglefoot Trail from Houston, MS to New Albany, MS

Overview Map:

  • Lodging option(s) and bicycle route(s):
    to the Tanglefoot Trail® for the night BEFORE biking this section
  • Tanglefoot Trail® route in Red:
    bike north 43 miles on the Tanglefoot Trail® from Houston, MS (milepost 0) to New Albany, MS (milepost 43)
  • Lodging option(s):
    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:
    Tanglefoot Trail® 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 Tanglefoot Trail®:
      in the morning in Houston, MS
    • Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®:
      during the day from milepost 0 to milepost 43
    • After Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®:
      in the afternoon/evening in New Albany, MS
  • Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway "Out and Back" Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of

Ride Stats:

  • Miles on Tanglefoot Trail®: 43.7
  • Elevation Gain:
    925 feet (avg. 21.2 feet/mile)
    Maximum Grade: 1.8%
  • Elevation Loss:
    888 feet (avg. 20.3 feet/mile)
    Minimum Grade: -1.8%

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 Tanglefoot Trail®
(in the morning near milepost 0)

Milepost 0 - Houston, MS - Lodging with Bicycle Route to Tanglefoot Trail® 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:
Bike 200 feet to Tanglefoot Trail® (Southern Terminus at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route

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:
Bike 0.6 miles to Tanglefoot Trail® (Southern Terminus at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route

Food:

Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®
(during the day from milepost 0 to milepost 43)

Along/Near the Tanglefoot Trail® - Restrooms and Services Nearby:

RidewithGPS route of the Tanglefoot Trail® from milepost 0 to milepost 43 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/38650095
You can download the route to your phone!

  • Milepost 0 - Houston, MS
    Start of the Day on the Tanglefoot Trail® - entrance Southern Trailhead of Tanglefoot Trail®
  • Milepost 9.9 - New Houlka Whistlestop
    Restroom, Water - nearby Markets
  • Milepost 19.3 - Algoma Whistlestop
    Restroom, Water - nearby Markets
  • Milepost 25.1 - Pontotoc Gateway
    Restroom, Water - nearby Markets and Restaurants
  • Milepost 32.6 - Ecru Whistlestop
    Restroom, Water - nearby Markets
  • Milepost 37.1 - Ingomar Whistlestop
    Restroom, Water - nearby Markets
  • Milepost 43.6 - New Albany, MS
    New Albany Trailhead
    End of the Day on the Tanglefoot Trail®

After Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®
(in the afternoon/evening in New Albany, MS)

Lodging:

New Albany - There are several places to stay in New Albany near the Northern Terminus of the trail. See: www.visitnewalbany.com

Bicycle Shop:

Food:

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