This 2-day, Out and Back Natchez Trace Parkway bicycle itinerary starts and finishes at French Camp, MS (milepost 181) with a turn-around at Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160).
- Bike Out - south on the Parkway for 1 day to Kosciusko, MS.
- Bike Back - north on the Parkway for 1 day to French Camp, MS.
Ride Stats for entire 2-day itinerary:
- Does not include miles to/from Parkway for lodging.
- Total Miles on Parkway: 41.8
Average miles per day: 20.9 - Total Elevation Gain:
1,085 feet (avg. 25.9 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
1,085 feet (avg. 25.9 feet/mile)
Biking Out - North to South:
- Day 1 - French Camp, MS to Kosciusko, MS
Biking Back - South to North:
- Day 2 - Kosciusko, MS to French Camp, MS
Want to add a 3rd Day to this itinerary? Scroll down the page to here.
Biking Out - North to South
Day 1 - French Camp, MS (milepost 181) to Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160)
Ride Stats for Day 1
- 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 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 181 to Milepost 160
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 160
Biking Back - South to North
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
Optional 3rd Day
First, bike "out" the first day described above from French Camp to Kosciusko.
On the 2nd Day:
- From Kosciusko, bike south 12 miles or so.
Follow the first half of this day route. - Turn around and bike north back to Kosciusko.
Follow the last half of this day route. - Stay a 2nd night in Kosciusko.
Then, bike the last day described above from Kosciusko "back" to French Camp.
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Natchez Trace Travel Planner
Parkway Map, Top 30 Favorite Sites and Nearby Lodging Map, Lodging Flyer
I/We "Bicycled the Natchez Trace" Merchandise