Biking & Cycling

There’s a good reason thousands of American cyclists make their way to Ridgeland year after year: we’ve got the paths. Whether you’re a professional cyclist in training or someone looking to enjoy a leisurely ride with the family, Ridgeland can take care of you.

When to Ride

Cycling Trail

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Natchez Trace Century Ride

This event draws nearly 1,000 cyclists to Ridgeland! With your choice of distances from 8, 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles with mild to moderate elevation, it is a great ride to find your stride. There will be “energizer” stops, food and hands-on fun every 10-15 miles.

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Spotlight: The Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail

Discover the 10-mile paved path that runs through historic Choctaw homelands. Today, trail users can enjoy the recreational opportunities and the trees, wildflowers, and wildlife of this protected green space.

There are eight ways to access the trail in Ridgeland from milepost 95.8 to the Reservoir Overlook at milepost 105.6 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Ride on!

8 Ways to Access the Trail

Ridgeland Trails

Natchez Trace Parkway

This National Scenic Byway spans 444 miles from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee through Ridgeland. There are several ways to enjoy the historic sites along the Parkway in Ridgeland, including the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail, Old Trace & Brashears Stand, and Reservoir Overlook.

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Ridgeland Bikeshare

Explore Ridgeland on two wheels! Ridgeland is already Mississippi’s premier cycling destination, so it’s only appropriate to launch the first locations of the Ridgeland Bikeshare Program. Visitors and locals alike can experience on-demand bike sharing powered by Explore Ridgeland and Koloni Fleets.

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More Cycling Routes and Trails

What Riders Say about Ridgeland

"Last week, my cousin and I had a chance to visit and stay in your city as we made our way north, cycling on the Natchez Trace. Inclement weather forced us to stay an extra day in Ridgeland; this was not a problem."

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Your city has an excellent cycling infrastructure as well as friendly citizens who were more than willing to help a couple of strangers find their way around.
MarkVisitor from Alabama

"I don't have to tell you what a nightmare getting on the Trace can be in the mornings, and that the bike/pedestrian path that runs along the Trace was a godsend! Thank you, Mr. Mayor, and the wonderful people of Ridgeland for making our time in your fair city something to remember with fondness. I look forward to staying with y'all on our trip next year!"

Friends hitting the trail together on Ridgeland’s scenic Multi-Use Path, where accessibility, community, and outdoor adventure go hand in hand.

When to Ride in Ridgeland

Ridgeland is home to the Natchez Trace Century Ride, a scenic bike ride on the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway. This race offers several distance options (25, 50, 62, or 100 miles) and is perfect for all ages and ability levels. If you'd like to explore "The Trace" on your own, be sure to review the safety information before you hit the road! Any day is a good day for a ride!

Ride On By

If you need cycling assistance, water, or just a chance to cool off, please stop by the Ridgeland Visitors Center, just off I-55 and Highland Colony Parkway.

Ridgeland Visitors Center
1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 3002
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 605-5252

Not near us? Download our Ride Ridgeland guide.

Stay in the Know

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"Cycle" Through A Few Stories

Read on to learn more about the cycling-scene in Ridgeland and plan your next visit!