Natchez Trace Parkway Geocaching

Written by Lynnette on September 9, 2008 | Comments (0)

small-nano-cache-we-found-geocaching.jpg Geocaching is something that Jim and I have dabbled in a bit. We live near the Natchez Trace Parkway (in Tennessee), and have found a couple of hidden caches around there, and we plan to hide a few near there as well.

Apparently there is some controversy as to whether or not caches can be placed on property within the Natchez Trace Parkway or not. Technically, state parks are fair game, and are NOT off limits for geocaching. Whereas, national parks are, in fact, OFF LIMITS for geocaching.

That said, according to Pater47:

Yes, the Natchez Trace Parkway is indeed a National Park and is officially off-limits. That being said, there are a few along the trace within park bounds and many more just outside park bounds.

And seconded by Mtn-Man:

This is correct. Officially, they are not allowed there unless you get permission. In some areas, they will allow them.


Natchez Trace Parkway Caches

There is only one cache hidden along the Natchez Trace Parkway at this time:

Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge - Tennessee

We found it. But it can be a toughy.

 

Natchez Trace Parkway Waypoints

If you're looking for some other longitude and latitude markings for prominent places along the Natchez Trace Parkway, here are a few:

 

Other Hidden Caches In The Area

And here are lots more caches hidden near the northernmost end of the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee:

Franklin, TN caches

Jeep Travel Bug caches in Zip Code 37064 (Franklin, TN)

Caches hidden within 40 miles of this gas station at the end of the Parkway: Zip Code 37221

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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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