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Natchez Trace
If you like outdoor walking and like a trail hike, you need not go farther than the Natchez Trace along the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Just go up to Boyd Mound a little above the Overlook, or further up a few miles to the West Florida Boundary marker where a trail for hiking or horses runs for 24 miles north to Yockanookany (another Trace marker). There is a half-mile loop trail at the West Florida marker, a seven-mile run to highway 43 at the top of the rez or a 16-mile hike to the River Bend marker. These trails mirror and/or cross the actual sunken trace of lore, give views of the rez from a rural stand-point, and allow the view of fantastic trees native to this state. Enjoy.
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Natchez Trace
The scenic, beautiful Natchez Trace Bike Ride for the metro area is in Ridgeland off Pear Orchard. You see two separate views while biking. From Pear Orchard there are many beautiful homes plus the everyday commuter traffic. Once you enter the parkway along the reservoir, the view completely changes.
You feel like you�re in your own world because it�s just you, your bike and nature�the perfect biking experience. In addition, it�s safe for bicyclists all along the Natchez Trace. Bicyclists travel the Natchez Trace from Nashville to Natchez�more than 400 miles. The Old Natchez Trace predates back to Columbus� voyage of 1492. On May 21, 1934, Congress approved money to pay for surveying the route and determining if a Natchez Trace Parkway should be built. Construction of the parkway began in June 1937. On May 18, 1938, the parkway became part of the National Park Service.
On April 22, the Ridgeland Natchez Trace Century Ride, a recreational bike ride along the Natchez Trace, takes place. The ride is appropriate for all levels of bikers. Beginners may choose the 25-mile ride while more advanced may attempt the 100 miles.
�Skyla Dawn Luckey (Best Urban Bike Ride 2006)
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