Natchez Trace

The Natchez Trace is a 444 mile highway that links Natchez with Nashville. Originally it was a trail traveled by Indians and wild animals about 8,000 years ago. Along the highway there are many trails and parking areas. Portions of the Parkway follow sections of the original historic Natchez Trace. Some very nice features: no advertisments along the parkway, no commercial vehicles are allowed and the speed limit is 50 mph so you can take your time and enjoy the scenery. Prior to the Civil War, the trace was called the "the Devil's Backbone" since there were so many robberies.

Tennessee River, Colbert Ferry where George Colbert operated a stand and ferry.

It is reported that he charged Andrew Jackson $75,000 to ferry his army across the river.

Pharr Mounds - over 90 acres there are 8 burial mounds that were built about 1,800 years ago! In this photo you can see two of the mounds.

Freedom Hills Overlook - we took a climb up a steep hill and were rewarded with this view!
This is the highest point on the parkway, 800 feet.

Cave Spring is above, and below is a photo of one of the walking trails.
The walk was soooo peaceful!