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Sunken Trace – Rocky Springs loop from Facilities Management Dept

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Sunken Trace – Rocky Springs loop from Facilities Management Dept

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Sunken Trace – Rocky Springs loop from Facilities Management Dept

09:17

229km

1,310m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Natchez Trace Parkway

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Parking

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28.2 km

Sunken Trace

Highlight • Trail

A small stretch of the "Old Trace" is preserved here, sunken and well worn over centuries of use. You can take a stroll through time and imagine yourself walking along the trail in times gone by. There is also a picnic area for a touch of modern convenience.

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67.5 km

Rocky Springs

Highlight • Historical Site

At Rocky Springs, you'll find a trail that leads to the quiet remains of what was once a bustling town along the Natchez Trace. Settled in the late 1790s and named after its natural water source, the town grew into a thriving community by 1860, with over 2,600 people living in the area. It had merchants, doctors, teachers, clergy, and skilled artisans, all supported by the surrounding cotton plantations worked by more than 2,000 enslaved people. But like many Southern towns of the era, Rocky Springs couldn’t withstand the blows of the Civil War, yellow fever outbreaks, crop failures, and loss of forced labor. Today, only traces of the town remain, offering a glimpse into its rise and fall.

Rocky Springs also has a 22-site first come first served campground. The campsites are generally private due to the large trees and most have picnic tables and fire pits. There are flush toilets, but no showers.

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131 km

Mount Locust Historic Inn

Highlight • Historical Site

Scenic stopover along the Natchez Trace Parkway that has a historic inn dating back to 1780, which is one of the oldest structures in the state. There is also a visitor center on the site with a restroom and water.

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161 km

Natchez Trail Historic District

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A section of the Natchez Trail. The path is signposted by stones embedded in the pavement. Numerous information boards explain the background of the historic houses.

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162 km

Bridge of Sighs

Highlight • Bridge

The Bridge of Sighs in Natchez has connected two sections of the Bluff Trail over Roth Hill Road since 2015. Reminiscent of a former wooden bridge, it offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and the "Under-the-Hill" neighborhood. The atmosphere is particularly impressive at sunset. The bridge is part of the waterfront promenade and accessible at all times. It is illuminated in the evenings, ensuring it remains easily accessible even after dark.

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162 km

View of the Mississippi River from Natchez Bluff Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Above the Mississippi River, the Natchez Bluff Trail runs along the steep bank. From here, you have unobstructed views of the river, the passing boats, and the opposite bank. Signs along the trail tell the history of the place. Boardwalks lead you down to the lower parts of town. The trail is short but impressive—especially in the evening, when the sun is low and the river glimmers in the warm light.

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186 km

Emerald Mound

Highlight • Historical Site

Emerald Mound, tucked just 10 miles northeast of Natchez along the Natchez Trace Parkway, is a jaw-dropping reminder of the Mississippian mound-builders, a sprawling earthen plateau rising about 35 feet and covering nearly eight acres, topped by two smaller mounds and once flanked by a ring of at least six more. Built between 1250 and 1600 C.E. by the Plaquemine culture, ancestors of the Natchez, it served as a major ceremonial and political hub where temples and elite residences once stood. The site was taken over and preserved by the National Park Service in the 1950s and is now a National Historic Landmark. Today visitors can walk the trail to the top and soak in the same commanding views that once overlooked rituals, gatherings, and a whole way of life.

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195 km

Mount Locust

Highlight • Historical Site

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229 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

150 km

69.1 km

8.10 km

2.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

226 km

3.13 km

169 m

< 100 m

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Rocky Springs

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Bridge of Sighs

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Emerald Mound

Mount Locust

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