Natchez Trace
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,437
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From: currently an Okie
The Trace
Wow, a lot of negativity.
I've ridden all of the trace except from Jackson to Tupelo. It is a great, mellow ride. I enjoyed it alot. I'm wanting to do it all in one trip.
Yes the speed limit is low, but it is beautiful and a very nice ride because there are no trucks allowed. That equals very mellow.
I will do the ride from Natchez to Nashville before long. I think you have a lot to took forward to.
I've ridden all of the trace except from Jackson to Tupelo. It is a great, mellow ride. I enjoyed it alot. I'm wanting to do it all in one trip.
Yes the speed limit is low, but it is beautiful and a very nice ride because there are no trucks allowed. That equals very mellow.
I will do the ride from Natchez to Nashville before long. I think you have a lot to took forward to.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 800
Likes: 407
From: Middle Tennessee
OP,
If you are near Columbia TN get off of the trace for a good meal at Puckett's on the square in Columbia. Great food in a cool old building.
Yeah the trace is slow and not white knuckle but is a very fun ride. The roads are in great shape and lots of good points of interest along the way.
Get off before dark, deer are plentiful.
Enjoy and be safe.
If you are near Columbia TN get off of the trace for a good meal at Puckett's on the square in Columbia. Great food in a cool old building.
Yeah the trace is slow and not white knuckle but is a very fun ride. The roads are in great shape and lots of good points of interest along the way.
Get off before dark, deer are plentiful.
Enjoy and be safe.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
Planning a four day excursion up and down the Natchez Trace with my wife next week. I've booked three B & Bs for Fri, Sat and Sun. Very excited about the trip.
Anyone who has made the trip, please share your favorite, but perhaps, not as well known, points of interest, places to eat, things to do, see etc.
Thanks.
Anyone who has made the trip, please share your favorite, but perhaps, not as well known, points of interest, places to eat, things to do, see etc.
Thanks.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 843
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From: Louisiana
Rode it once starting in Natchez. By the time our group got to Tupelo we were ready get off. If your into a slower pace and zero signs of commercialization then it's right up your alley. I understand the farther north you go the better it is. Of course the bicycle hordes like it too and that always fun on a two lane road.
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 75
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From: Birmingham, AL
OTOH, if you and your wife can enjoy the laid back solitude, scenery, B&Bs, and food...then it sounds like the perfect couples ride.
Enjoy.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 385
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From: Mcdonough, Georgia
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 30
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From: Mesquite,TX
Road the trace a couple of years ago from Natchez all the way to Nashville. Just be aware there are no gas stations along the trace and also no signs telling you where to get off and get gas. Pretty flat ride until you start getting into Tennessee.