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Old Town archaeological site – Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge loop from Franklin

Old Town archaeological site – Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge loop from Franklin

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Old Town archaeological site – Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge loop from Franklin

02:38

58.3km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Natchez Trace Parkway

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11.7 km

Old Town archaeological site

Highlight • Historical Site

You have to use your imagination a bit to see it now, but this area was home to a settlement of the Mississippian Culture from roughly 900-1450 AD. The most …

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11.9 km

Old Town Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Old Town Bridge was built in 1801 and is in the National Register of Historic Places. The name Old Town is derived from the nearby remnants of a Mississippian Native American mound building site.

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26.6 km

The bridge is a great place to overlook the surrounding landscape of the Natchez Trace. Locally on the trace, issues with safety requirements has resulted in the permanent placement of a gate alongside the bridge.

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27.0 km

Double Arch Bridge over Birdsong Hollow on Natchez Trace

Highlight • Bridge

Towering 155 feet above the valley, the Double Arch Bridge gives you a commanding view over the surrounding landscape. It was constructed in 1994 and received the Presidential Award for Design Excellence in 1995.

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43.1 km

The RedByrd Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A beloved local cafe and a popular stopping point on any ride out through Leiper's Fork. Beware of long wait times. There are only two workers, and they are the owners. So be nice!

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57.9 km

Downtown Franklin

Highlight • Historical Site

Franklin has a rich history, including a role in the Civil War. Many of the buildings on Main Street were constructed before the Civil War, when the city was a …

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58.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

17.7 km

13.4 km

4.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.6 km

11.7 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Old Town archaeological site – Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge loop from Franklin

Old Town archaeological site

Old Town Bridge

Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge

Double Arch Bridge over Birdsong Hollow on Natchez Trace

The RedByrd Coffee Shop

Downtown Franklin

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