May I ask, how do you managing the logistics of getting to Natchez? I'm from southwest PA, interested in riding Natchez Trace south to north in March-April.

My thought was to drive my own vehicle to Nashville.
Pick up a rental car, drive it to Jackson, return it at the airport.
Ride the bike south to Natchez to get to the start.

Turn around, ride the length of the trace back to Nashville and my vehicle.
Does anybody have any suggestions? I'd sure appreciate your advice.