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The Natchez Trace is a an
unforgettable road that stretches 444-miles
from the Mississippi River in Natchez through
the Shoals area in Alabama across Tennessee's
Cumberland Plateau and on to Nashville. This
National Scenic Byway is
perfectly suited for cycling and one of the finniest
two wheel experiences your
will ever encounter.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Natchez, MS
We gather
in this beautifully preserved antebellum city
for a night of fellowship and pre-tour
celebration before
setting out on our journey the next morning.
Meals Included:
Dinner
Day 2 - Natchez to
Jackson, MS
We depart after breakfast quickly intersecting the
storied Natchez Trace. We have a
long day in the saddle today
as we wind our way to Jackson. Along the way
we take in some of the Trace's most historic
sites including Emerald Mound and Mount Locust.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Mileage = 105 miles
Day 3 - Jackson to
French Camp, MS
We set out
for French Camp today, the highlight of the
route will be the approximately 20 miles of
shoreline we cycle along the Ross Barnett
Reservoir. Tonight we stay in the rustic
cabins at the French Camp B&B where our host
will prepare a true southern meal for us this
evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage = 80 miles
Day 4 - French Camp to
Tupelo, MS
After breakfast prepared by our host we
cycle to Tupelo, our last full day in
Mississippi. Tupelo is the birthplace of
Elvis Presley and home to the Natchez Trace
Parkway Headquarters. Along the way
we will pass some of the regions once
thriving Native Americans most important sites.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage = 85 miles
Day 5 - Tupelo, MS to
Florence, AL
We cycle the rolling terrain of
of north
western Alabama today crossing the mighty
Tennessee River before leaving the Trace in
route to Florence. Along the way
today we pass, more Indian Mounds and beautiful
state parks. Our
home for the next two nights is the fabulous Marriott
Shoals Hotel & Spa, this stop will afford you
the option of pampering yourself with much
needed rest and a well earned massage.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Mileage = 95 miles
Day 6 -
Florence, AL
Enjoy a relaxing day at the luxurious Marriott
Spa or join us for a loop along the local
cycling routes. A day without schedules, you
decide how to spend the day!
Meals Included:
Meals are on your own today, you are free to
decide when, where and what you eat!
Mileage: Optional day of cycling; 30 - 50
miles
Day 7 - Florence, AL to
Columbia, TN
After breakfast we leave the
luxury of the Marriott and cross in to
Tennessee. The terrain
becomes a little more challenging as we climb
up and along the Cumberland Plateau.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage = 90 miles
Day 8 - Final Day Along
the Natchez Trace
Today is a
glorious day of cycling and probably the most
beautiful stretch of road on the entire
Natchez Trace. It is a day to truly take in the
surroundings, reflect on the accomplishment of
this past week and fully appreciate the
Natchez Trace .
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage = 50 - 75 miles
Day 9 -
Departure Day
After one
final meal together we depart as friends with
a strong bond forged during the experience of
the previous week!
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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