Biking the Tanglefoot Trail - South to North - Pontotoc, MS to New Albany, MS

Bike north 18 miles on the Tanglefoot Trail® from Pontotoc, MS (milepost 25) 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 Pontotoc, 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 18 miles on the Tanglefoot Trail® from Pontotoc, MS (milepost 25) 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 Pontotoc, MS
- Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®:
  during the day from milepost 25 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®: 18.6
Elevation Gain:
340 feet (avg. 18.3 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 1.5%
Elevation Loss:
423 feet (avg. 22.7 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -1.7%

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 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 - milepost 24.5) - RidewithGPS Route

Food:

Pontotoc Restaurants

Biking on the Tanglefoot Trail®
(during the day from milepost 25 to milepost 43)

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

RidewithGPS route of the Tanglefoot Trail® from milepost 25 to milepost 43 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/44990552
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 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®