This 4-day, Out and Back Natchez Trace Parkway bicycle itinerary starts and finishes at the north Tupelo, MS area (milepost 266 or 276) with a turn-around at Threet, AL (milepost 338) or Collinwood, TN (milepost 355).
- Bike Out - north on the Parkway for 2 days to Threet, AL or Collinwood, TN.
- Bike Back - south on the Parkway for 2 days to the north Tupelo, MS area.
- In between, there is an overnight stop in Belmont, MS (milepost 303) or Tishomingo, MS (milepost 307).
Ride Stats for entire 4-day itinerary.
- Does not include miles to/from Parkway for lodging.
milepost 266 to milepost 338
back to milepost 266:
- Total Miles on Parkway: 145.7
Average miles per day: 36.4 - Total Elevation Gain:
5,854 feet (avg. 40.2 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
5,854 feet (avg. 40.2 feet/mile)
milepost 276 to milepost 338
back to milepost 276:
- Total Miles on Parkway: 125.7
Average miles per day: 31.4 - Total Elevation Gain:
5,306 feet (avg. 42.2 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
5,306 feet (avg. 42.2 feet/mile)
milepost 266 to milepost 355
back to milepost 266:
- Total Miles on Parkway: 180
Average miles per day: 45 - Total Elevation Gain:
6,748 feet (avg. 37.5 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
6,748 feet (avg. 37.5 feet/mile)
milepost 276 to milepost 355
back to milepost 276:
- Total Miles on Parkway: 160
Average miles per day: 40 - Total Elevation Gain:
6,191 feet (avg. 38.7 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
6,191 feet (avg. 38.7 feet/mile)

Biking Out - South to North:
- Day 1 - the north Tupelo, MS area to Belmont / Tishomingo, MS
- Day 2 - Belmont / Tishomingo, MS to Threet, AL or Collinwood, TN

Biking Back - North to South:
- Day 3 - Collinwood, TN or Threet, AL to Tishomingo / Belmont, MS
- Day 4 - Tishomingo / Belmont, MS to the north Tupelo, MS area
Want to add a 5th Day to this itinerary? Scroll down the page to here.

Biking Out - South to North
Ride Stats for Day 1
milepost 266 to milepost 293:
- Miles on Parkway: 27.6
- Elevation Gain:
1,086 feet (avg. 39.3 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 3.6% - Elevation Loss:
1,046 feet (avg. 37.9 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.8%
milepost 266 to milepost 303:
- Miles on Parkway: 36.8
- Elevation Gain:
1,598 feet (avg. 43.4 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.1% - Elevation Loss:
1,323 feet (avg. 36.0 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.7%
milepost 266 to milepost 307:
- Miles on Parkway: 41.8
- Elevation Gain:
1,730 feet (avg. 41.2 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 6.7% - Elevation Loss:
1,580 feet (avg. 37.8 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -5.2%
milepost 276 to milepost 293:
- Miles on Parkway: 17.5
- Elevation Gain:
715 feet (avg. 40.9 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 3.1% - Elevation Loss:
771 feet (avg. 44.1 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.7%
milepost 276 to milepost 303:
- Miles on Parkway: 26.9
- Elevation Gain:
1,224 feet (avg. 45.5 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.0% - Elevation Loss:
1,048 feet (avg. 39.0 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.6%
milepost 276 to milepost 307:
- Miles on Parkway: 31.9
- Elevation Gain:
1,367 feet (avg. 42.9 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 6.4% - Elevation Loss:
1,320 feet (avg. 41.4 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -5.0%
- 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 266 to Milepost 307
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Mileposts 293, 303 and 307
Ride Stats for Day 2
milepost 303 to milepost 338:
- Miles on Parkway: 35.7
- Elevation Gain:
1,612 feet (avg. 45.2 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 6.4% - Elevation Loss:
1,560 feet (avg. 43.7 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -5.7%
milepost 303 to milepost 355:
- Miles on Parkway: 52.7
- Elevation Gain:
2,215 feet (avg. 42.0 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 6.3% - Elevation Loss:
1,766 feet (avg. 33.5 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -5.6%
milepost 307 to milepost 338:
- Miles on Parkway: 30.9
- Elevation Gain:
1,383 feet (avg. 44.8 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 6.3% - Elevation Loss:
1,209 feet (avg. 39.1 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -5.7%
milepost 307 to milepost 355:
- Miles on Parkway: 48.1
- Elevation Gain:
2,038 feet (avg. 42.4 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 6.3% - Elevation Loss:
1,450 feet (avg. 30.1 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -5.7%
- 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 303 to Milepost 355
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 338 and Milepost 355

Biking Back - North to South
Ride Stats for Day 3
milepost 355 to milepost 307:
- Miles on Parkway: 48.1
- Elevation Gain:
1,442 feet (avg. 30.0 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.9% - Elevation Loss:
2,029 feet (avg. 42.2 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -6.1%
milepost 355 to milepost 303:
- Miles on Parkway: 52.7
- Elevation Gain:
1,764 feet (avg. 33.5 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.8% - Elevation Loss:
2,214 feet (avg. 42.0 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -6.3%
milepost 338 to milepost 307:
- Miles on Parkway: 30.9
- Elevation Gain:
1,201 feet (avg. 38.9 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.9% - Elevation Loss:
1,376 feet (avg. 44.5 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -6.1%
milepost 338 to milepost 303:
- Miles on Parkway: 35.7
- Elevation Gain:
1,559 feet (avg. 43.7 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.9% - Elevation Loss:
1,603 feet (avg. 44.9 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -6.4%
- Route Overview Map for Day 3 (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 355 to Milepost 303
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 307 and Milepost 303
Ride Stats for Day 4
milepost 307 to milepost 276:
- Miles on Parkway: 31.9
- Elevation Gain:
1,330 feet (avg. 41.7 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.2% - Elevation Loss:
1,378 feet (avg. 43.2 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -6.5%
milepost 307 to milepost 266:
- Miles on Parkway: 41.8
- Elevation Gain:
1,578 feet (avg. 37.8 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.4% - Elevation Loss:
1,724 feet (avg. 41.2 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -6.7%
milepost 303 to milepost 276:
- Miles on Parkway: 27
- Elevation Gain:
1,061 feet (avg. 39.3 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.3% - Elevation Loss:
1,227 feet (avg. 45.4 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.8%
milepost 303 to milepost 266:
- Miles on Parkway: 36.9
- Elevation Gain:
1,331 feet (avg. 36.1 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.4% - Elevation Loss:
1,593 feet (avg. 43.2 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -4.9%
- Route Overview Map for Day 4 (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 307 to Milepost 262
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 276, 266 and 262
Optional 5th Day
First bike "out" the first two days described above from the north Tupelo, MS area to Threet, AL or Collinwood, TN.
On the 3rd Day:
- From Threet, AL or Collinwood, TN, bike north about 15 miles or so.
Follow the first half of this day route. - Turn around and bike south back to Collinwood, TN or Threet, AL.
Follow the last half of this day route. - Stay a 2nd night in Collinwood or Threet.
Then, bike the last two days described above from Collinwood or Threet "back" to the north Tupelo area.
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