Place

Old Trace, Milepost 403.7

Natchez Trace Parkway

Wooden sign painted brown with yellow letters mentioning the short walk at that location
Old Trace at Milepost 403.7

NPS

Quick Facts
Location:
MIlepost 403.7 on the Natchez Trace Parkway
Significance:
Historic Section of Trail

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Trailhead

Preserved here is a 2,000 foot long section of the original Old Natchez Trace which follows a ridge 300 feet above the Duck River.

A 10-15 minute walk will take you to the end of the trail and back and provide a change of pace from driving.

As you walk the Old Natchez Trace imagine the ordeal of early 1800s travelers who had to make 20 to 30 miles a day on foot or horseback.

Last updated: April 19, 2021