Biking the Tanglefoot Trail
North to South from Pontotoc, MS to Houston, MS

Bike south 25 miles on the Tanglefoot Trail® from Pontotoc, MS (milepost 25) to Houston, MS (milepost 0).

The Tanglefoot Trail® is a paved, 43-mile-long "Rails to Trails" route that runs between New Albany, MS and Houston, 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

Overview Map:

• Lodging option(s) and bicycle route(s):
  for the night BEFORE biking this section
• Tanglefoot Trail® route in Red:
  bike south 25 miles on the Tanglefoot Trail® from Pontotoc, MS (milepost 25) to Houston, MS (milepost 0)
• Lodging option(s) and bicycle route(s):
  from the Tanglefoot Trail® 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 Pontotoc, MS
  • Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®:
    during the day from milepost 25 to milepost 0
  • After Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®:
    in the afternoon/evening in Houston, MS
• Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway "Out and Back" Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of

Before Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®
(in the morning near milepost 25)

Milepost 25 - Pontotoc, MS - Lodging with Bicycle Route to Tanglefoot Trail® and Food:

Lodging:

Bodock B&B
Bed and Breakfast - 3 Guest Rooms/4 Beds/Sleeps 6 - Located between Tupelo and Oxford, 15 miles from the parkway and only 2 blocks from the Tanglefoot Trail®.
Route:
Bike 0.3 miles to Tanglefoot Trail® (entrance at West 8th Street) - RidewithGPS Route

Food:

• Pontotoc Restaurants

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Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®
(during the day from milepost 25 to milepost 0)

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

RidewithGPS route of the Tanglefoot Trail® from milepost 25 to milepost 0 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/44989704
You can download the route to your phone!

• Milepost 25.1 - Pontotoc, MS
  Start of the Day on the Tanglefoot Trail® - entrance Pontotoc Gateway
• Milepost 19.3 - Algoma Whistlestop
  Restroom, Water - nearby Markets
• Milepost 9.9 - New Houlka Whistlestop
  Restroom, Water - nearby Markets
• Milepost 0 - Houston, MS
  Southern Trailhead of Tanglefoot Trail®
  End of the Day on the Tanglefoot Trail®
  Follow one of the "Lodging" routes to your Houston overnight stay!

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

Milepost 0 - Houston, MS - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Tanglefoot Trail® and Food:

Lodging:

Bridges-Hall Manor B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 5 Guest Rooms/6 Beds/Sleeps 11 - Built in 1884, this Victorian-era home located in town is 4 miles from the Parkway and 4 blocks from the Tanglefoot Trail®.
Route:
Bike 0.7 miles east from Tanglefoot Trail® (Southern Terminus at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: A full southern breakfast served. For dinner, there are several restaurants within walking distance.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

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 east from Tanglefoot Trail® (Southern Terminus at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Coffee is provided. On Tuesday thru Saturday mornings, guests receive a 15% discount for breakfast at the adjoining Gather Coffee & Brew diner. Nearby restaurants are open for dinner.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

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 from Tanglefoot Trail® (Southern Terminus at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not included. For an added charge, the kitchen and bar can be stocked upon arrival. Guests have use of a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. There are restaurants and markets within a few blocks.
More Info:
Overview Description
Accommodations and Rates
Cyclist Amenities

Food:

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

Houston, Mississippi - Houston is located 30 miles southwest of Tupelo and four miles west of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The land on which Houston resides was donated to the city by Judge Joel Pinson on the condition that it would be named for Sam Houston, a childhood friend. Houston hosts the annual spring and fall Mississippi Flywheel Festival in April and September.

Bicycle Shop:

• Trails & Treads - Bicycle Shop located in Tupelo

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