Natchez Trace

[bohomus]

I ride on the Natchez Trace a lot. The speed limit on the Trace is 50 at best and the speeding fines are pretty steep. What speed do those of you that use the Trace ride at?

 

[Rod69]

WE rode the Trace a couple years ago. We pretty well stayed with the speed limit. Sometimes you just want a nice leisurely ride.

 

[wheels]

I agree. My wife and I was on it and we had no place to go and no time to get there. Just need to be careful about gas stops at times. We enjoyed it.

 

[Ed Hobgood]

We rode the trace a couple of years ago and just took our time and enjoyed the scenery. I don't remember seeing any patrol but I think the trace is a federal regulated highway so the fines will be high. Just set back and take your time and make several stops along the way. Enjoy your ride and ride safe!ThumbUp

 

[Lucky]

The times I have ridden it I stayed with the speed limit.No use ruining your trip.RIDE SAFE

 

[slick rick]

ThumbUpThumbUp,,,One of my favorite places to ride ,,mainly the speed limit ( or close ) but I have been passed a lot . Like to ride a little faster than the deer !!!

 

[Drpepper]

I ride on the Natchez Trace a lot. The speed limit on the Trace is 50 at best and the speeding fines are pretty steep. What speed do those of you that use the Trace ride at?

I use the trace between Houston and Tupelo a lot, haft to watch not to get run over. people think it's race track .I stay close to the speed limit between 50 to 53.

 

[saab9k]

Live close to trace, 55 - 58 is safe. Have met rangers several times.
not unusual people do 60 - 65.

 

[Bones158]

Speed limit! I've been over a few with the cage but on the trike I stay the limit. Love riding in the fall when the leaves change.

 

[scribe5]

It's a great ride, with lots of things to stop and see. So why hurry?

 

[saab9k]

It's a great ride, with lots of things to stop and see. So why hurry?

Closest way Tupelo/ Jackson Ms 170 miles

 

[bohomus]

Thanks for the responses. I keep my speed between 50 - 55. The reason I asked this question is because I see a lot of groups on the trace. When they go by me it seems like they are going much faster that 55. Maybe that's because the group just seems to be going faster. I was just curious how fast you vets go.

 

[slick rick]

I have seen several people pulled over in the pass and speed traps set up , but as was stated why hurry ?ThumbUp

 

[bayoudave]

The speed limit or less. I ride for enjoyment. If I am in a hurry to get somewhere I take the cage, you can make much better time in a cage (don't have to stop as much). I like to ride the back roads and stay off the big ones. I never understood why you want to get on the bike and ride so fast you can't enjoy it, I know to some speed is the fun but not to me. Love to ride the Trace and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

 

[Drpepper]

The speed limit or less. I ride for enjoyment. If I am in a hurry to get somewhere I take the cage, you can make much better time in a cage (don't have to stop as much). I like to ride the back roads and stay off the big ones. I never understood why you want to get on the bike and ride so fast you can't enjoy it, I know to some speed is the fun but not to me. Love to ride the Trace and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Let's not forget the Skyline drive

 

[Rod69]

The Skyline Drive is also nice. Love to ride it also.

 

[slick rick]

ThumbUp I agree and while we're on the Skyline who's rode the Dragon on their trike ? I've done it on bikes but afraid I would hold up traffic on my trike .

 

[FRR]

Whatever the speed limit is, go the limit but not much over. Why be in a hurry? Love the Trace.

 

[skuuter]

On the upper Tennessee end of the Trace, there is very little Speed Controlling from where Hwy 50 intersects, south to Lawrenceburg, Tn.....not to imply that You "can't" get a ticket, but "Terry" controls from Hwy 100 (start) to Hwy 50 diligently....."very seldom" past there...I ride the Trace a lot on Trikes, Motorcycles, Scooters, Convertibles, and Bicycles......Great Place to ride to "Smell the Roses".....ThumbUp

 

[TouringOn2]

We rode the Trace a couple of years ago. It seemed like we were the only vehicle on the road. My wife looker over my shoulder and said your going 70. I really had a problem trying to ride near the speed limit. Great ride. Be safe and enjoy the ride. Larry