As one rides North they retrace the historical route that these men (now loaded with cash!) took as they faced a daunting and sometimes dangerous trek as they battled the environment, the natives, and sometimes an ambush from robbers! These men would then travel by foot or horseback back North along the Natchez Trace to Nashville, TN to begin the journey again. History: In the 1800’s boatsmen known as the Kaintucks would travel from the Tennessee area along the Tennessee River and then down the Mississippi River to sell their wares (AND their boat!) in Natchez, MS and points further south such as Baton Rouge, LA and New Orleans, LA.Wind: The prevailing winds in this region come from the Southwest to West and traveling the Natchez Trace from South to North is primarily in a Northeasterly direction, thus the likelihood of a tailwind is greater… although not guaranteed, of course!.The Sun: When riding from South to North the sun is primarily behind the riders for the duration of this 7 day tour allowing one to enjoy the scenery along the way and not blinding a rider’s view as it does from North to South.It is more fun to add up miles rather than count down! Mile Markers: On the 440+ mile Natchez Trace Parkway, Mile Marker 0 starts in Natchez, MS.That is a great question we are glad that you asked! Unlike many other outfits offering week-long cycling tours along the Natchez Trace Parkway, we did our research and discovered that a South to North tour is just a better experience. You just go without worry! Why Ride the Natchez Trace from South to North? The riding experience on the Trace is similar to riding a 440-mile bike path with no stop signs, no traffic, and no worries. Today, the trail is commemorated by the 440 mile Natchez Trace Parkway, which follows the approximate path of the old Trace. After the Americas were founded, the Trace was later used by early European and American explorers, traders, and emigrants in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The “Trace” was first created by migrating animals and then used for centuries by Native Americans. The Natchez Trace, also known as the “Old Natchez Trace”, is a historical foot path that extends roughly 440 miles from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. With it’s vast stretches of twisty roads with little vehicle traffic, it’s tremendous scenery over ridges and through isolated hollows, it’s undulating terrain with no big climbing, and it’s myriad small friendly towns steeped in history, it’s no wonder that the Natchez Trace (also known simply as the “Trace”) is a destination for many cyclists looking to reconnect with nature while pursuing their love of cycling.
The Natchez Trace Parkway is one of North America’s hidden gems. NOTE: This is one of our most popular tours and tour dates fill up fast, so make your reservations NOW to secure your spot! Please click here to jump to the Overview section with all tour details including pricing.
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