Natchez Trace Parkway: Alabama

Tennessee Valley, Alabama · Mississippi line → Natchez Trace

Leisurely29 mi30 min1,700 ft climbHigh point ≈ 800 ftOne way

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The drive

The Natchez Trace Parkway crosses the northwest corner of Alabama on a quiet, limited-speed road through hardwood forest. This drive starts at the Mississippi line and heads north. Along the way the Parkway crosses the Tennessee River on a bridge, and the Colbert Ferry area sits at milepost 327.3.

At Colbert Ferry, the National Park Service has a boat ramp area with parking, a restroom and a dock, with a view of the mile-long bridge. A stand site marks where George Colbert, by treaty, operated a ferry across the river from 1800 to 1819.

The route is 28.8 miles and takes about 32 minutes, with gentle rolling curves. It stops short of the Tennessee line, where the router leaves the Parkway.

Along the way

Mississippi line
Colbert Ferry
Natchez Trace (north Alabama)

Elevation

1,700 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 800 ft

Mississippi lineNatchez Trace

Curves

Mostly gentle curves

Mississippi lineNatchez Trace

GentleHairpins

Good to know

The speed limit is 50 mph unless posted otherwise, and commercial vehicles are prohibited.
There is no entrance fee for the Parkway.
The Parkway is a designated bicycle route, so watch for cyclists.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Natchez Trace Parkway: current conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long is the Natchez Trace Parkway through Alabama?

This drive is 28.8 miles and takes about 32 minutes from the Mississippi line to the north end.

Is there a fee to drive the Natchez Trace Parkway in Alabama?

No. The National Park Service says there are no entrance fees to the Natchez Trace Parkway or its facilities.

What is at Colbert Ferry on the Natchez Trace Parkway?

Colbert Ferry, at milepost 327.3, has a boat ramp area with parking, a restroom and a dock, and the site of George Colbert's ferry stand.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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