Milepost 131 to 249.6

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The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corridor used by Native Americans, "Kaintucks," European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and future presidents. Today, people can enjoy a scenic drive as well as hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping along the Parkway.

Learn more about the physical access of the stops along the parkway between Milepost 131 and Milepost 249.6. Or, check out our other accessibility pages.

 

Kosciusko Information Center - Milepost 160.0

Parking

• 2 accessible spaces with a shared access aisle
• 13 other spaces

Restrooms

The restrooms are divided into men’s and women’s. They can be accessed from the exterior right-hand side of the information center or from the interior of the information center. The exterior entrance is accessed along a narrow wooden deck with a guardrail. There is a 1 inch lip across the threshold into the restrooms.

Paths

There is a boardwalk connecting the parking to the information center.

Information Center

Learn about General Tadeusz Kosciuszko who was an outstanding Polish freedom fighter whose military genius and engineering skills played a vital role in the success of the American Revolutionary War.

Bike Camp

There is a tent pad that is about 4 inches off the ground. Trash cans are on raised concrete pads. There are fire rings with grilling surfaces.

 

Jeff Busby Campground - Milepost 193.1

Includes a campground, picnic tables, restrooms, trails, exhibits, and an overlook atop Little Mountain. The campground has:

• 1 accessible campsite
• 17 other campsites

Accessible Campsite

• paved pull-thru parking
• picnic table with knee clearance
• fire ring with a grilling surface
• pedestal grill
• trash and recycling receptacle
• A restroom is located a short distance down the paved road

There is a 2-inch change in level between ground and pavement. The ground is littered with small rocks, pinecones, and other forest material.

Restrooms and Drinking Fountain

Women’s

• 1 accessible stall
• 2 other stalls
• running water

Men’s

• 1 accessible stall
• 2 urinals (1 lower and 1 higher)
• running water

A dual-height drinking fountain is located outside the restroom. The aggregate surface it is on does not provide adequate clear space around the standing height portion.

 

Jeff Busby Picnic Area

Parking

• 2 designated accessible parking spaces on either side of an access aisle that does not connect to a curb cut.
• standard parking

Restrooms and Drinking Fountains

The path to the restroom is narrow and a partition lessens the maneuvering space in front of the women’s entrance. The doorways into the restrooms are just under 32 inches wide.

Women’s

• A sink with no knee clearance and knobs not operable with a closed fist
• 2 standard stalls

Men’s

• A sink with no knee clearance and knobs not operable with a closed fist
• 1 urinal
• 2 standard stall

There is a drinking fountain outside the restroom.

Paths

There is no path connecting the accessible parking to the picnic shelter. There are 11 concrete steps up to the picnic shelter.

Picnic Shelter

• Concrete surrounding the shelter with brick pavers under the shelter
• 2 backless benches along one edge
• 4 picnic tables under the shelter
• 6 interpretive panels

Little Mountain Nature Trail

• Surface: compacted gravel with leaf litter
• Width: 36 inches
• Barriers: concrete steps at the start of the trail, wood logs crossing the trail that create a 4-inch change in level

 

Bynum Mounds - Milepost 232.4

Bynum Mounds is the oldest mound site along Natchez Trace Parkway. These mounds were created by Native Americans in what was known as the Middle Woodland Period between 100 BCE-100 CE. The mounds are 5–14 feet in height.

Parking

• 2 accessible spaces; the curb ramp cuts into the access aisle
• 10 other spaces

Paths

• Paved and level
• Width: 30 inches

Pavilion

• The shelter is on a concrete pad and is surrounded by a low brick wall.

 

Witch Dance - Milepost 233.2

Local folklore tells of witchcraft and rituals that possibly took place in this area. Legend has it that the places their feet touched in their ceremonies caused the grass to wither away and never grow again.

Parking

There is a pull-off and a larger parking area here.

The pull-off has:

• No striping delineating spaces
• A set of 8 stairs that lead down to the restrooms and picnic area.

The larger parking area has:

• 1 accessible space; the curb ramp extends into the access aisle
• XX other spaces
• Space for oversized vehicle parking

Restrooms

Women's

• 1 accessible stall
• 1 standard stall
• running water

Men's

• 1 accessible stall
• 1 urinal
• running water

Lower Picnic Area

The lower picnic area is located across the parking lot from the restrooms in a mowed grassy area. There is a horse staging area here as well. There are:

• 5 picnic tables
• 3 pedestal grills
• trash cans