Natchez Trace
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From: NE FL.
Natchez Trace
i'm planning on doing Natchez Trace north to south this summer late may early june. any reccomendations?
eventualy ending up in New Orleans before heading back to FL. 2014 RK
eventualy ending up in New Orleans before heading back to FL. 2014 RK
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From: maine
First off, I'll second the watch your speed comment... they seem to make good use of the revenue producing capability of this road.....
I have run the whole length of this road and it's in good shape, low traffic and quite lovely..... for a few miles...... I got REALLY bored..... unlike the Blueridge and other similar roads, the vistas aren't widely changing ones.... dropped blindfolded into any particular stretch of it, and you probably wouldn't know where you are....it's all pretty much the same and not that exciting........ now, there are many different east and west excursions from this road that can provide more challenging riding and interesting places to stay, water the horses, and eat, etc. I would recommend to either allow a lot of time to take the side trips or just blast the length of it, (with prudent speed of course), just to say you've done it....... DW
I have run the whole length of this road and it's in good shape, low traffic and quite lovely..... for a few miles...... I got REALLY bored..... unlike the Blueridge and other similar roads, the vistas aren't widely changing ones.... dropped blindfolded into any particular stretch of it, and you probably wouldn't know where you are....it's all pretty much the same and not that exciting........ now, there are many different east and west excursions from this road that can provide more challenging riding and interesting places to stay, water the horses, and eat, etc. I would recommend to either allow a lot of time to take the side trips or just blast the length of it, (with prudent speed of course), just to say you've done it....... DW
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From: Bates County MO
There's a lot of history to be seen. Some parts are very interesting, like the camps. Watch for bicycles- and small critters. We rode it from north end to south, then followed the Mississippi all the way down to NO, on small roads, like 15 on the LA side. Not a good trip for folks just "wanting to get there" 
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From: Brandon,Fl
First off, I'll second the watch your speed comment... they seem to make good use of the revenue producing capability of this road.....
I have run the whole length of this road and it's in good shape, low traffic and quite lovely..... for a few miles...... I got REALLY bored..... unlike the Blueridge and other similar roads, the vistas aren't widely changing ones.... dropped blindfolded into any particular stretch of it, and you probably wouldn't know where you are....it's all pretty much the same and not that exciting........ now, there are many different east and west excursions from this road that can provide more challenging riding and interesting places to stay, water the horses, and eat, etc. I would recommend to either allow a lot of time to take the side trips or just blast the length of it, (with prudent speed of course), just to say you've done it....... DW
I have run the whole length of this road and it's in good shape, low traffic and quite lovely..... for a few miles...... I got REALLY bored..... unlike the Blueridge and other similar roads, the vistas aren't widely changing ones.... dropped blindfolded into any particular stretch of it, and you probably wouldn't know where you are....it's all pretty much the same and not that exciting........ now, there are many different east and west excursions from this road that can provide more challenging riding and interesting places to stay, water the horses, and eat, etc. I would recommend to either allow a lot of time to take the side trips or just blast the length of it, (with prudent speed of course), just to say you've done it....... DW
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Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Tn
My dad and I ran it from north to south without any hiccups. In Natchez, we were asked if we watched our speed and I told her for the most part we did. She told us it was $100 per mile an hour over the speed limit. 😳 They would have had to lock me up. Lol... We ran about 60. So, watch your speed.
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From: North Arkansas
it is the history stops that make it. The road and trail has been there for years, like pre american. Mounds, natural stops, I forget what they call the taverns or stop over spots. Lots of points....
50 mph patrolled by rangers.
Southern end side trips. Longwood in Natchez, Windsor ruins (been in several movies) Port Gibson, Vicksburg battlefield
50 mph patrolled by rangers.
Southern end side trips. Longwood in Natchez, Windsor ruins (been in several movies) Port Gibson, Vicksburg battlefield
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From: Northern Kentucky
Nice history and road, glad we rode it. Unlike other rides which has "Sweepers" the trace has "Sleepers."
Bill
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From: Birmingham, AL
Definitely watch your speed. The LEO are federal officers and don't play.
Nice long quiet ride ... like previous poster said can be boring if your expecting BRP type scenario and roads. But I enjoy incorporating parts as part of another ride.
History ... Native American, US, Natural ... lots of stops.
Watch your gas ... services are far and few between and/or off Trace a ways.
Nice long quiet ride ... like previous poster said can be boring if your expecting BRP type scenario and roads. But I enjoy incorporating parts as part of another ride.
History ... Native American, US, Natural ... lots of stops.
Watch your gas ... services are far and few between and/or off Trace a ways.
