Thinking about a group trip in 2018?

[David DoubleEX]

I have every other Friday night off.  If it falls on one of those weekends then that might be a good time.  I also have a good riding buddy who has a V strom.  May is also a good time of year weather wise.

Post up when you find out the date and maybe we can start planning.

I believe it to be May 17th-20th. The weekend after mothers day.  Starts on a Thursday and goes through sunday.

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[Al Goodwin]

Melony and I were discussing at Natchez Trace ride....head up somewhere NorthWest of Nashville for the first night, then hit the Trace down to Natchez for a night, the pick a spot between there and home(Cullman) for a night.  It's not as nice as the mountains, but I've never ridden the Trace all the way down.

We were thinking very early spring some time, before it gets to hot in south Mississippi.

[Hammerdown77]

Personally, I would allow two days for the Trace itself. There are so many places to potentially stop and walk around, take pictures, etc, unless you are just planning on setting the cruise at 55 mph and not getting off the bike all day, you'll need a couple of days.

[Al Goodwin]

Personally, I would allow two days for the Trace itself. There are so many places to potentially stop and walk around, take pictures, etc, unless you are just planning on setting the cruise at 55 mph and not getting off the bike all day, you'll need a couple of days.

After some research....I agree.

[2372ighost]

The trace is about 400 mi. Half way is Tupelo.
If we're doing motel , 1st night Brentwood TN. Trace starts 20 min ride away.
2nd night Tupelo. Virtually on the trace.
3rd night Natchez.
Just a suggestion. The north part of the trail before the trees leaf out is fantastic.

[Nice Goat]

After some research....I agree.

Don't miss Windsor Ruins near Port Gibson

[jrou111]

Don't miss Windsor Ruins near Port Gibson

+1 Very cool place. Lots of neat stuff from Natchez north up towards Port Gibson.

[Al Goodwin]

The trace is about 400 mi. Half way is Tupelo.
If we're doing motel , 1st night Brentwood TN. Trace starts 20 min ride away.
2nd night Tupelo. Virtually on the trace.
3rd night Natchez.
Just a suggestion. The north part of the trail before the trees leaf out is fantastic.

We'll be camping, more than likely.

[2372ighost]

Here's the official camping on the trace.
https://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/camping.htm
There's more bicycle only places. Not sure if you can fudge.
I need to start to inventory my gear.
Rich