Trail of Tears Water Route Overlook on the Natchez Trace
This overlook sits along the Natchez Trace Parkway at an elevation of 425 feet, with the land dropping 16 feet within 600 meters of the site. To the west, Colbert Ferry viewpoint is visible at 1.0 mile away, sitting at 437 feet, along with the Natchez Trace Parkway Colbert Ferry Park feature at 1.1 miles, also at 437 feet. Florence lies 14.3 miles to the east, Muscle Shoals is 16.8 miles east-southeast, and Corinth is 34.5 miles to the west. Daylight hours vary across the year: sunrise and sunset run from 06:56 to 19:04 at the March equinox, 05:39 to 20:09 at the June solstice, 06:40 to 18:50 at the September equinox, and 06:56 to 16:45 at the December solstice. The next lookout along the route is Colbert Ferry.
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Named terrain around this overlook, nearest first. No view direction is recorded, so every bearing is listed.
- Colbert Ferry437 ftwest · 1.0 mi
- Natchez Trace Parkway Colbert Ferry Park437 ftwest · 1.1 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:56 | 19:04 | 18:30 |
| June solstice | 05:39 | 20:09 | 19:32 |
| September equinox | 06:40 | 18:50 | 18:17 |
| December solstice | 06:56 | 16:45 | 16:06 |
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Where it is
- Florence14.3 mi east
- Muscle Shoals16.8 mi east-southeast
- Corinth34.5 mi west
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How high is Trail of Tears Water Route Overlook on the Natchez Trace?
Trail of Tears Water Route Overlook on the Natchez Trace sits at about 425 feet (129 m).
What can you see from Trail of Tears Water Route Overlook on the Natchez Trace?
From Trail of Tears Water Route Overlook on the Natchez Trace: Colbert Ferry (W, 1.0 mi); Natchez Trace Parkway Colbert Ferry Park (W, 1.1 mi).
What is the nearest town to Trail of Tears Water Route Overlook on the Natchez Trace?
Florence, 14 miles E of Trail of Tears Water Route Overlook on the Natchez Trace.
What is the next lookout after Trail of Tears Water Route Overlook on the Natchez Trace?
Colbert Ferry is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Trail of Tears Water Route Overlook on the Natchez Trace.
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