The trace was used by early explorers, traders, post riders, and military men, including General Andrew Jackson after his victory at the Battle of New Orleans. Farmers would float their produce down the Mississippi River, sell their flatboats for lumber, then walk home via the trace.
When you drive the trace, do not speed. The speed limit is 55mph and it is strickly enforced. If you go 58, you will get a ticket. One of the main reasons is because of all the wildlife living within the trace boundries. I have seen over 80 dear, 20 turkeys, rabbits, shunks, opposums and tons of squirrels.
