This 2-day, Out and Back Natchez Trace Parkway bicycle itinerary starts and finishes at Houston, MS (milepost 230) 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 Houston, MS.
Ride Stats for entire 2-day itinerary:
- Does not include miles to/from Parkway for lodging.
- Total Miles on Parkway: 139.7
Average miles per day: 69.9 - Total Elevation Gain:
4,089 feet (avg. 29.3 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
4,089 feet (avg. 29.3 feet/mile)

Biking Out - North to South:
- Day 1 - Houston, MS to Kosciusko, MS

Biking Back - South to North:
- Day 2 - Kosciusko, 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 Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160)
Ride Stats for Day 1
- Miles on Parkway: 69.8
- Elevation Gain:
2,084 feet (avg. 29.9 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 4.9% - Elevation Loss:
2,005 feet (avg. 28.7 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 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 Houston, MS (milepost 230)
Ride Stats for Day 2
- Miles on Parkway: 69.9
- Elevation Gain:
2,005 feet (avg. 28.7 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 4.7% - Elevation Loss:
2,085 feet (avg. 29.8 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.3%
- 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 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 Houston to Kosciusko.
On the 2nd Day:
- From Kosciusko, bike south 30 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 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