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Old 12-30-2015, 04:16 PM   #1
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Natchez Trace Parkway

Anyone driven the "Trace" ??? Thinking about doing it in the Spring...


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Old 12-30-2015, 04:29 PM   #2
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Ernest, what are planning to drive on the trace?

I've driven on it several times but don't know if I have ever seen a Class A on it.

The rules say nothing over 1 and 1/2 ton

https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-20...l1-sec7-43.pdf

but their website say it can accommodate RV's up to 40,000 lbs.

http://www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/rvs.htm

You might can call one of the offices to see to make sure.
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Old 12-30-2015, 04:32 PM   #3
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Rvc and the pinerocks rode part of it on the hogs while we were in Nashville last summer
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Old 12-30-2015, 06:39 PM   #4
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I'll be in my Berk with a toad..... Info says rigs up to 55' including toad so I'm good there....



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Old 12-30-2015, 07:37 PM   #5
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Ernest, that's not a toad! It's a roller skate😛
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Old 12-30-2015, 09:20 PM   #6
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BUT - it's a really fast one !!!!


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Old 12-30-2015, 09:55 PM   #7
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Class A are welcome on the Trace, I have never drive it myself but I have researched it.
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Old 12-31-2015, 03:10 AM   #8
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Drove it a few years ago, very nice ride. Lots of pull offs and scenic spots to get out anf hike around.
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Old 12-31-2015, 08:43 AM   #9
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Last July, I drove the Berk up the Natchez Trace from Jackson, MS to around Williamsport, TN; where I swung over via US-412 to I-65, and then to Nashville. Did 320 miles of the Trace.

The trip was very peaceful, not much traffic, very scenic and with pull-overs as previously posted. We stopped at the Kosciusko Museum along the Trace. It had had parking for the Berk. Would do the Trace again.
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Old 12-31-2015, 08:46 AM   #10
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I ran the Trace a couple years back. Looking to do it again. We did it when Gov. closed down , nothing was open. We are 52' total length. No problem. Very nice ride!
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Old 12-31-2015, 09:56 AM   #11
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We drove it last year. Started north and headed south to the end. We spent 3 days in it. It's a very easy drive in a Moho. The only real issue is some lots of the turn outs will not have room for a Moho so we didn't get to see some of the thinks we wanted. The campgrounds are very nice. No reservations but they were not full. No water or electricity. Absolutely beautiful sites. We found little traffic and enjoyed the Drive. 45-50 the entire way I think 465 miles. We have a book someplace that is worth getting. It has lots of stuff to see that you could easily miss. Also it explains the history of the Trace. If I find it I'll let you know. I don't mind loaning it out.



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Old 01-06-2016, 09:09 PM   #12
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I live 5 miles from the Trace and drive it in my Berk often. Great ride. Enjoy.
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