Complete information on traveling on the Natchez Trace Parkway is now available on National Park Planner!
The Natchez Trace Parkway begins in Natchez, Mississippi, passes through the northwest corner of Alabama, and ends just south of Nashville, Tennessee, a 444-mile stretch of road. The route follows the original Natchez Trace as closely as possible. The Trace had been an important foot trail back in the late 1700s before it evolved into one of America’s first National Roads in the early 1800s. Along the way you will find historical markers, historic buildings, Indian burial and ceremonial mounds, unique bridges, picnic areas, hiking trails, campgrounds, lakes, rivers, and scenic overlooks. Nearly two dozen short segments of the original Trace have been cleared by the National Park Service so that you can walk on them and experience what travelers from the early 1800s experienced.
The Parkway is open to private passenger vehicles and motorcycles only. There are no stop lights or stop signs on the entire stretch of road, though there are plenty of exits that lead to towns where travelers can purchase gas and food and find hotels, bed and breakfast inns, and private campgrounds. The speed limit is 50 MPH. There are no fees to drive on the Parkway.
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Last updated on May 14, 2024
