This 4-day, Out and Back Natchez Trace Parkway bicycle itinerary starts and finishes at the Carthage, MS area (milepost 136.4) with a turn-around at French Camp, MS (milepost 181).
- Bike Out - north on the Parkway for 2 days to French Camp, MS.
- Bike Back - south on the Parkway for 2 days to the Carthage, MS area.
- In between, there is an overnight stop in Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160).
Ride Stats for entire 4-day itinerary:
- Does not include miles to/from Parkway for lodging.
- Total Miles on Parkway: 89
Average miles per day: 22.3 - Total Elevation Gain:
1,677 feet (avg. 18.8 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
1,677 feet (avg. 18.8 feet/mile)
Biking Out - South to North:
- Day 1 - Carthage, MS area to Kosciusko, MS
- Day 2 - Kosciusko, MS to French Camp, MS
Biking Back - North to South:
Want to add a 5th Day to this itinerary? Scroll down the page to here.
Biking Out - South to North
Day 1 - the Carthage, MS area (milepost 136.4) to Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160)
Ride Stats for Day 1
- Miles on Parkway: 25.1
- Elevation Gain:
342 feet (avg. 13.6 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 1.3% - Elevation Loss:
327 feet (avg. 13.0 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -1.3%
- Route Overview Map for Day 1 (Route along the Parkway and Routes to/from Lodging at start and end of the Day)
- Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites, and Exits with Services Nearby Along the Way from Milepost 136.4 to Milepost 160
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 160
Day 2 - Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160) to French Camp, MS (milepost 180.8)
Ride Stats for Day 2
- Miles on Parkway: 20.6
- Elevation Gain:
543 feet (avg. 26.4 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 1.8% - Elevation Loss:
532 feet (avg. 25.8 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -3.1%
- Route Overview Map for Day 2 (Route along the Parkway and Routes to/from Lodging at start and end of the Day)
- Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites, and Exits with Services Nearby Along the Way from Milepost 160 to Milepost 180.8
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 180.8
Biking Back - North to South
Day 3 - French Camp, MS (milepost 181) to Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160)
Ride Stats for Day 3
- Miles on Parkway: 20.9
- Elevation Gain:
543 feet (avg. 26.0 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 3.1% - Elevation Loss:
542 feet (avg. 25.9 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -2.2%
- Route Overview Map for Day 3 (Route along the Parkway and Routes to/from Lodging at start and end of the Day)
- Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites, and Exits with Services Nearby Along the Way from Milepost 181 to Milepost 160
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 160
Day 4 - Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160) to the Carthage, MS area (milepost 136.4)
Ride Stats for Day 4
- Miles on Parkway: 25.1
- Elevation Gain:
327 feet (avg. 13.0 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 1.0% - Elevation Loss:
343 feet (avg. 13.7 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -1.1%
- Route Overview Map for Day 4 (Route along the Parkway and Routes to/from Lodging at start and end of the Day)
- Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites, and Exits with Services Nearby Along the Way from Milepost 160 to Milepost 136.4
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 136.4
Optional 5th Day
First, bike "out" the first two days described above from the Carthage, MS area to French Camp, MS.
On the 3rd Day:
- From French Camp, bike north 12 miles or so.
Follow the first half of this day route. - Turn around and bike south back to French Camp.
Follow the last half of this day route. - Stay a 2nd night in French Camp.
Then, bike the last two days described above from French Camp "back" to the Carthage, MS area.
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Natchez Trace Travel Planner
Parkway Map, Top 30 Favorite Sites and Nearby Lodging Map, Lodging Flyer
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