Natchez Trace Parkway - Leiper's Fork - Fly, Tennessee

This 12 mile section of the Natchez Trace Parkway starts near the Fly, Tennessee area at milepost 416 (intersection with TN Highway 7) and goes north to the Leiper's Fork, Tennessee area at milepost 428 (intersection with TN highway 46).

Traveling south to north you will encounter several sites that are part of the Natchez Trace Parkway and are overseen by the National Park Service:

• Tennessee Valley Divide
  When Tennessee joined the Union in 1796, this watershed was the boundary between the United States to the north and the Chickasaw Nation to the south.
• Burns Branch
  The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail horse path traverses past Burns Branch. The creek and heavy shade create a cool spot to enjoy a picnic.
• Old Trace
  This is the northernmost intersection of the old "Natchez Road" and the new "Natchez Trace Parkway". Heading north, the old path lies east of the modern parkway as it headed towards what is now downtown Nashville. The new roadway goes a little west towards the southwest corner of Nashville.
• Garrison Creek
  Named for a nearby 1801-02 U.S. Army post, this area is a trailhead for horseback riders and hikers on the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. Plenty of horse trailer parking is available. This section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is 24 miles in length. From the Garrison Creek trailhead you can hike or ride your horse south to Tennessee Highway 50 (milepost 408).

For additional pictures, information and interactive maps of the Leiper's Fork | Fly, Tennessee section of the Trace please see NatchezTraceTravel.com.

Also, just off the Trace you will find:

• Leiper's Fork, Tennessee
  Leiper's Fork sits a mile east of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The old Natchez Road came through the middle of town. The village, with many late 19th century buildings and homes, is a Registered National Historic District. Many of the historic buildings that line both sides of Old Hillsboro Road (Hwy 46) through the center of town are restaurants, antique shops, gift shops and art galleries.

Bed and Breakfast travelers will enjoy Creekview Farm Retreat Bed and Breakfast in the Fly / Santa Fe area.

Next section north on the Trace: Nashville | Franklin
Next section south on the Trace:  Columbia | Centerville