What Is The Terrain Like Along The Natchez Trace?

Written by Lynnette on November 2, 2006 | Comments (0)

The Natchez Trace Parkway is the long and winding road. I call it "the long and winding road".

More than just a "piece of pavement" stretching from Tennessee to Mississippi, the Natchez Trace Parkway is a piece of history -- a journey to be cherished, and a route that relatively few have traveled.

Take it from me... I've biked it (and driven it) on numerous occasions, and there's hardly ever a soul out there!


The Surroundings

The terrain is noticeably different on the southern end of the Trace, as opposed to the northern end.

In Tennessee, for example, you are into the foothills with rolling countryside and considerably more trees and forests. In the fall, the changing colors of the trees make it all the more remarkable.

Along the way, you will see manicured grassy roadsides and native tree plantings intermingled with a mosaic of hardwood and softwood forest communities, wetlands, prairie landscapes, agricultural croplands, abundant wildlife, and architecturally significant bridges and structures.

Cars on the northern end of the Natchez Trace Parkway.


The Roadway Itself

The entire length of the Natchez Trace Parkway is paved roadway that is in very good condition.

There are numerous hills and bridges... especially at the northern end in Tennessee.

Plenty of hills and bridges along the Natchez Trace Parkway.

The Natchez Trace Parkway boundary averages 800 feet in width.


The stretch of roadway called the Natchez Trace Parkway is definitely "the road less traveled".

Such is why, if you should ever have the opportunity... you must take the time to see the Natchez Trace Parkway!

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Photos

  • A row of bright yellow trees. This is how these trees usually look at peak season... so we're very close!
  • My final shot before exiting the Trace on Highway 96 in Franklin -- this bridge spans over Highway 96.
  • The view as you exit Sunset Park back onto the Natchez Trace Parkway and head toward Bellevue.
  • I call this area Sunset Park, because there's a sign as you turn in that says the parking areas here close at sunset.
  • This is my favorite spot to see Fall colors each year -- these trees are always among the most vibrant.
  • Bicycling in the Fall on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
  • Beautiful autumn colors along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee.
  • Some bright colors on the Natchez Trace Parkway, but we're still a couple days away from peak fall foliage colors...
  • First turn onto the Natchez Trace Parkway -- I saw lots of cyclists, lots of cars, and lots colors.
  • Approaching the Natchez Trace bridge -- just entered the Natchez Trace Parkway from Highway 96 in Franklin, TN.
  • Crossing the famous Natchez Trace Bridge in Tennessee -- over highway 96 in Franklin.
  • The obligatory entrance sign photo -- with fall colors in the background. They're not nearly as vibrant as they will be in a few days...

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