Tennessee Tombigbee waterway – Pharr Mounds loop from Natchez Trace Visitors Center
Tennessee Tombigbee waterway – Pharr Mounds loop from Natchez Trace Visitors Center
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Tennessee Tombigbee waterway – Pharr Mounds loop from Natchez Trace Visitors Center
03:33
87.1km
550m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 27, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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140 m
Parkway Visitor Center and Bike-in Campground
Highlight • Rest Area
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43.7 km
Tennessee Tombigbee waterway
Highlight • River
Tip by
53.9 km
Pharr Mounds
Highlight • Historical Site
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87.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
86.9 km
228 m
Surfaces
87.0 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (140 m)
Lowest point (80 m)
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Description
If you're looking for a rewarding road cycling experience that blends history with natural beauty, the Tennessee Tombigbee waterway – Pharr Mounds loop from Natchez Trace Visitors Center is definitely worth your time. This moderate 54.1-mile (87.1 km) road cycling route, with 1797 feet (548 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 3 hours and 32 minutes to complete. It's an excellent choice for cyclists with good fitness seeking a scenic, uninterrupted ride through northern Mississippi's unique landscapes, offering a fantastic cycling loop near Natchez Trace Visitors Center.
What to expect on Tennessee Tombigbee waterway – Pharr Mounds loop from Natchez Trace Visitors Center
This route takes you on a journey through diverse and picturesque scenery, primarily along the renowned Natchez Trace Parkway. You'll find mostly well-paved surfaces, making for a smooth ride, though expect undulating terrain with minor hills that require sustained effort. The highlight of the ride is undoubtedly the historic Pharr Mounds, an ancient Native American archaeological site, and the impressive Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, both offering unique viewpoints. The Parkway itself is celebrated for its unspoiled beauty, showcasing forests, farmland, and creeks, making the Natchez Trace Parkway cycling difficulty manageable for those with good fitness.
Planning your visit
Starting from the Natchez Trace Visitors Center, this road cycling route offers a convenient access point. The Natchez Trace Parkway is known for its very low traffic and absence of stop signs, creating a safer and more relaxed cycling environment compared to typical roads. Restrooms are available roughly every twenty miles along the Parkway, which is helpful for this longer ride. While there isn't a specific
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