Natchez Trace Parkway (Southern Pine & Hardwood Corridor)
Following the historic 10,000-year-old migration and trade path through Mississippi, the southern sector of the Natchez Trace Parkway is a zen-like touring masterwork. Commercial vehicles are prohibited, utility poles are banned, and the strictly enforced 50 mph speed limit allows riders to soak in sunken trace hollows, Spanish moss canopies, cypress swamps, and Native American ceremonial mounds. Perfectly banked, gentle radius sweepers make it the ultimate stress-free long-distance touring highway.
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Historic 1830s gold rush capital framed by red-brick sidewalks and antebellum architecture. Serves as the southern gateway launching pad for GA-60 and Blood Mountain. Riders gather on the shaded balcony of Bourbon Street Grille to swap tales while watching a steady parade of touring rigs circle the historic square.
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How many curves and miles is Natchez Trace Parkway (Southern Pine & Hardwood Corridor)? ▼
Natchez Trace Parkway (Southern Pine & Hardwood Corridor) spans 180 miles and packs approximately 120 curves (0.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 120 ft - 780 ft and technical rating 3.0/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Natchez Southern Terminus, MS (Latitude 31.5479, Longitude -91.3854) and finishes at Tupelo / Parkway Headquarters, MS (Latitude 34.2678, Longitude -88.6989).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
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