Sunken Trace, Milepost 350.5

Informational Sign located at Sunken Trace, Milepost 350.5 on the Natchez Trace Parkway

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Quick Facts

Location:

Natchez Trace Parkway, Milepost 350.5

Significance:

Old Natchez Trace

Amenities

5 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead

Sunken Trace

This early early interstate road building venture produced a snake infested, mosquito beset, American Indian traveled forest path. Lamented by the pious, cussed by the impious, it tried everyone's strength and patience.

When the trail became so water logged that wagons could not be pulled through, travelers cut new paths through the nearby woods as a detour.

At this location you can see three different detours made to avoid mud into which travelers sank, making progress slow, dangerous or even impossible.