This 2-day, Out and Back Natchez Trace Parkway bicycle itinerary starts and finishes at Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160) with a turn-around at Ridgeland, MS (milepost 100).
- Bike Out - south on the Parkway for 1 day to Ridgeland, MS.
- Bike Back - north on the Parkway for 1 day to Kosciusko, MS.
Ride Stats for entire 2-day itinerary:
- Does not include miles to/from Parkway for lodging.
- Total Miles on Parkway (including 11 miles on Multi-Use Path): 120.1
Average miles per day: 60 - Total Elevation Gain:
2,205 feet (avg. 18.4 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
2,205 feet (avg. 18.4 feet/mile)
Biking Out - North to South:
- Day 1 - Kosciusko, MS to Ridgeland, MS
Biking Back - South to North:
- Day 2 - Ridgeland, MS to Kosciusko, MS
Biking Out - North to South
Day 1 - Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160) to Ridgeland, MS (milepost 100)
Ride Stats for Day 1
- Miles on Parkway (including 5.5 miles on Multi-Use Path): 60.0
- Elevation Gain:
1,092 feet (avg. 18.2 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 2.4% - Elevation Loss:
1,158 feet (avg. 19.3 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -2.1%
- 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 160 to Milepost 100
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 100
Biking Back - South to North
Day 2 - Ridgeland, MS (milepost 100) to Kosciusko, MS (milepost 160)
Ride Stats for Day 2
- Miles on Parkway (including 5.5 miles on Multi-Use Path): 60
- Elevation Gain:
1,185 feet (avg. 19.8 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 2.3% - Elevation Loss:
1,132 feet (avg. 18.9 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -2.7%
- 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 100 to Milepost 160
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 160
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Natchez Trace Travel Planner
Parkway Map, Top 30 Favorite Sites and Nearby Lodging Map, Lodging Flyer
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