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.
– Pater47
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.
– Mtn-Man
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:
- Natchez Trace Parkway (MS) – Lat 31.6125 / Lon -91.25917
- Natchez Trace Parkway Colbert Ferry Park (AL) – Lat 34.84028 / Lon -87.94472
- Natchez Trace Parkway Lauderdale Park (AL) – Lat 34.84833 / Lon -87.92389
- Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge (AL) – Lat 34.83889 / Lon -87.93361
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
We’ve lived in the Nashville area since 2001 — and all 3 of our houses have been situated relatively close to the Natchez Trace Parkway. To me, the ‘The Trace’ is a hidden gem of Nashville — a place to go when you want to get away from it all and be one with nature. I’ve hiked it, biked it, motorcycled it, walked it with my dogs, and driven my car on The Natchez Trace Parkway more times than I can count! This is where I share some of my favorite things to do along the Natchez Trace Parkway — which runs 444 miles from Nashville Tennessee to Natchez Mississippi and through parts of Alabama. When I’m not enjoying the beautiful outdoors along the Natchez Trace Parkway, you’ll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).
