This 2-day, Out and Back Natchez Trace Parkway bicycle itinerary starts and finishes at Raymond, MS (milepost 79-76) with a turn-around at Natchez, MS (milepost 0).
- Bike Out - south on the Parkway for 1 day to Natchez, MS.
- Bike Back - north on the Parkway for 1 day to Raymond, MS.
Ride Stats for entire 2-day itinerary:
- Does not include miles to/from Parkway for lodging.
milepost 76.3 to milepost 0
back to milepost 76.3:
- Total Miles on Parkway: 153.5
Average miles per day: 76.7 - Total Elevation Gain:
6,072 feet (avg. 39.6 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
6,072 feet (avg. 39.6 feet/mile)
milepost 79 to milepost 0
back to milepost 79:
- Total Miles on Parkway: 158.9
Average miles per day: 79.5 - Total Elevation Gain:
6,210 feet (avg. 39.1 feet/mile) - Total Elevation Loss:
6,210 feet (avg. 39.1 feet/mile)

Biking Out - North to South:
- Day 1 - Raymond, MS to Natchez, MS

Biking Back - South to North:
- Day 2 - Natchez, MS to Raymond, MS

Biking Out - North to South
Day 1 - Raymond, MS (milepost 79 or 76) to Natchez, MS (Southern Terminus at milepost 0)
Ride Stats for Day 1
milepost 79 to milepost 0:
- Miles on Parkway: 79.4
- Elevation Gain:
3,047 feet (avg. 38.4 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.3% - Elevation Loss:
3,197 feet (avg. 40.3 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -3.4%
milepost 76.3 to milepost 0:
- Miles on Parkway: 76.7
- Elevation Gain:
2,981 feet (avg. 38.9 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.3% - Elevation Loss:
3,091 feet (avg. 40.3 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -3.3%
- 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 76 or 79 to Milepost 0
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 0

Biking Back - South to North
Day 2 - Natchez, MS (Southern Terminus at milepost 0) to Raymond, MS (milepost 76 or 79)
Ride Stats for Day 2
milepost 0 to milepost 76.3:
- Miles on Parkway: 76.8
- Elevation Gain:
3,091 feet (avg. 40.2 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 3.6% - Elevation Loss:
2,982 feet (avg. 38.8 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -5.2%
milepost 0 to milepost 79:
- Miles on Parkway: 79.6
- Elevation Gain:
3,198 feet (avg. 40.2 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 3.7% - Elevation Loss:
3,051 feet (avg. 38.3 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -5.3%
- 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 0 to Milepost 79
- Lodging, Featured Points of Interest and Food at the end of the Day near the Parkway at Milepost 76 and Milepost 79
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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