Natchez Trace/Elvis Ride CANCELED

Event date: 
Fri, 09/27/2024 - 7:30am to Mon, 09/30/2024 - 5:00pm

Date: Sept 27-30, 2024

Destination/Route Name:  Natchez Trace/Elvis CANCELED 

Ride Description:  The Natchez Trace have been traveled for thousand of years.  Indians used it to travel throughout the southeast and trader used it to return to north after floating their goods down the Ohio and Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. The four day ride will take us over highway and state roads to south of Nashville, down the Natchez Trace to Tupelo, MS.  Return along the Natchez Trace to Bowling Green KY, followed a trip the the Buffalo Trace Distillery before heading home.

Day 1 (Sept 27):  Our adventure starts with interstate riding to the south side of Cincinnati where will pick up state roads to south of Nashville.  We’ll grab lunch along the way before bedding down for the night.

Lodging:  Best Western Brentwood-Everyone must make their own reservation at the link below.  King Rm: $129.99 plus 13% tax; Two Queens: $134.99 plus 13% tax. 48-hour cancellation policy. These rates could change, so if you think you may go, book NOW and you can cancel later.

https://www.bestwestern.com Hotel Rooms 5581 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood, Tennesee 37027 Front Desk (615)-373-8585

Day 2 (Sept 28): After breakfast we’ll take a quick ride to the start of Natchez Trace.  The rest of day will be enjoying a relaxing ride along the Natchez Trace, stopping at points of interest to learn about the history of the Trace.  One we get to Tupelo, we’ll swing by Elvis’s birthplace for photo ops and learn about “the King”.  Dinner is planned at a nearby fantastic Mexican restaurant.

    Lodging:  Best Western Plus Tupelo-Rm rate $94 plus 9.25%.  Call hotel (662)847-0300 and tell them you have a “preferred rate” for Powder Keg HOG.  Cancellation policy is 24 hours prior.

Day 3 (Sept 29):   We’ll return north along the Natchez Trace, stopping at a few more points of interest.  After exiting the Trace it will interstate and local highways to Bowling Green, KY to rest and relax for the final leg home.

    Lodging:   Comfort Inn Suites Bowling Green, KY- Five King Suites ($99+tax); Ten Double Queen Suites ($104.99+ 13% tax) have reserved. Powder keg Hog Block of rooms will be held until August 28.  Cancellation is 3 days prior.  Click the below link to reserve rooms.

  https://www.choicehotels.com 1211 Kenilwood Way (270)-632-0455

Day 4 (Sept 30):  The final leg home will be over interstate and state/county roads.  We’ll stop at Buffalo Trace Distillery to shop at their store.  Leave room in your saddle bags to grab a few bottles of bourbon  to take home.

Road Conditions:  The ride is mostly country roads and US highways, with some interstate. As will most country roads, there are portions that are gentle curves.

Costs:  Hotels and meals, possible tolls.

Miles:    Day 1- 328; Day 2-211; Day 3-278; Day 4-265

Break /Stops:   Gas/comfort stops are planned every 1 to 1.5 hours.

Staging:  CHANGED TO PERKINS 5579 St Rt 741 Mason 

Kickstands Up: 8:00 am

Return Time:  Approx. 4:00 PM

This is a CLOSED chapter event - members are allowed to bring one guest.

Please arrive with tanks full, people empty.

Road Captains:  Lead: Frank Fuller

Lead: Frank Fuller, Sweep: Mark Putnam

E-mail addresses: [email protected]

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Event Coordinator: 
Frank Fuller
Road Captain