The road bed and bridges are well underway. The single best source of information regarding riding the Natchez Trace is the free Official Map and Guide available from the Superintendent, National Park Service , Rural Rt. The Park Service will also provide some information specific to cycling the Trace, such as a by-pass around the 15 mile unfinished section at Jackson. Other excellent sources, including Glen Wanner's 1997 book, Bicycling the Natchez Trace , can be found in the Bibliography page of this website. Bike riders are advised to ride as far to the right as practicable and in single file on the Trace.
All traffic regulations are to be obeyed as well.
A helmet is recommended. Cyclists should be off the roadway at nightfall. Camping is allowed only in approved camping areas, three of which are at information centers and designated as cyclists only. Large, organized groups of riders are expected to notify the Park Service of their plans. They'll send a form to submit.