This 2-day, Out and Back Natchez Trace Parkway bicycle itinerary starts and finishes at Houston, MS (milepost 230) with a turn-around at French Camp, MS (milepost 181).
- Bike Out - south on the Parkway for 1 day to French Camp, MS.
- Bike Back - north on the Parkway for 1 day to Houston, MS.
Ride Stats for entire 2-day itinerary:
- Does not include miles to/from Parkway for lodging.
- Total Miles on Parkway: 97.8
Average miles per day: 48.9 - Total Elevation Gain:
3,033 feet (avg. 31.0 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
3,033 feet (avg. 31.0 feet/mile)
Biking Out - North to South:
- Day 1 - Houston, MS to French Camp, MS
Biking Back - South to North:
- Day 2 - French Camp, MS to Houston, MS
Want to add a 3rd Day to this itinerary? Scroll down the page to here.
Biking Out - North to South
Day 1 - Houston, MS (milepost 230) to French Camp, MS (milepost 181)
Ride Stats for Day 1
- Miles on Parkway: 48.9
- Elevation Gain:
1,555 feet (avg. 31.8 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 4.9% - Elevation Loss:
1,478 feet (avg. 30.2 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.7%
- 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 230 to Milepost 181
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 181
Biking Back - South to North
Day 2 - French Camp, MS (milepost 180.8) to Houston, MS (milepost 230)
Ride Stats for Day 2
- Miles on Parkway: 48.9
- Elevation Gain:
1,481 feet (avg. 30.3 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 4.7% - Elevation Loss:
1,560 feet (avg. 31.9 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.4%
- 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 180.8 to Milepost 230
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 230
Optional 3rd Day
First, bike "out" the first day described above from French Camp to Houston.
On the 2nd Day:
- From French Camp, bike south 20 miles or so.
Follow this day route. - Turn around and bike north back to French Camp.
Follow this day route. - Stay a 2nd night in French Camp.
Then, bike the last day described above from French Camp "back" to Houston.
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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