This 2-day, Out and Back Natchez Trace Parkway bicycle itinerary starts and finishes at Natchez, MS (milepost 0) with a turn-around at Port Gibson, MS (milepost 30-39-41).
- Bike Out - north on the Parkway for 1 day to Port Gibson, MS.
- Bike Back - south on the Parkway for 1 day to Natchez, MS.
Ride Stats for entire 2-day itinerary:
- Does not include miles to/from Parkway for lodging.
- Total Miles on Parkway: 83.1
Average miles per day: 41.6 - Total Elevation Gain:
3,627 feet (avg. 43.6 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
3,627 feet (avg. 43.6 feet/mile)
Biking Out - South to North:
- Day 1 - Natchez, MS to Port Gibson, MS
Biking Back - North to South:
- Day 2 - Port Gibson, MS to Natchez, MS
Want to add a 3rd Day to this itinerary? Scroll down the page to here.
Biking Out - South to North
Day 1 - Natchez, MS (Southern Terminus at milepost 0) to Port Gibson, MS (milepost 30-39-41)
Ride Stats for Day 1
- Miles on Parkway: 41.6
- Elevation Gain:
1,835 feet (avg. 44.1 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 3.7% - Elevation Loss:
1,818 feet (avg. 43.7 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -5.3%
- 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 0 to Milepost 41
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 30-39-41
Biking Back - North to South
Day 2 - Port Gibson, MS (milepost 41-39-30) to Natchez, MS (Southern Terminus at milepost 0)
Ride Stats for Day 2
- Miles on Parkway: 41.4
- Elevation Gain:
1,798 feet (avg. 43.4 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.3% - Elevation Loss:
1,824 feet (avg. 44.1 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -3.4%
- 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 41 to Milepost 0
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 0
Optional 3rd Day
First bike "out" the first day described above from Natchez, MS to Port Gibson, MS.
On the 2nd Day:
- From Port Gibson, bike north about 20 miles or so.
Follow the first half of this day route. - Turn around and bike south back to Port Gibson.
Follow the last half of this day route. - OR, bike the 32-mile-long Windsor Ruins Loop Route.
- Stay a 2nd night in Port Gibson.
Then, bike the last day described above from Port Gibson "back" to Natchez.
Do you appreciate this information and advice?
Natchez Trace Travel Planner
Parkway Map, Top 30 Favorite Sites and Nearby Lodging Map, Lodging Flyer
I/We "Bicycled the Natchez Trace" Merchandise