Natchez Trace Bicycle Itinerary - Out and Back, 2 Days
French Camp, MS - to Houston, MS - back to French Camp, MS

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 Houston, MS (milepost 230).

• Bike Out - north on the Parkway for 1 day to Houston, MS.
• Bike Back - south 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: 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 - South to North:

• Day 1 - French Camp, MS to Houston, MS

Biking Back - North to South:

• Day 2 - Houston, MS to French Camp, MS

Ride Stats for Day 1

• 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%

Click Here to View Day 1:

• 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 180.8 to Milepost 230
• Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 230

Ride Stats for Day 2

• 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%

Click Here to View Day 2:

• 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 230 to Milepost 181
• Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 181