Arkansas Motorcycle Roads and Trips
It may come as a surprise to some but Arkansas (AR) with its mountain ranges and vast stretches of untapped forests is truly has SOME OF THE BEST MOTORCYCLE ROADS IN THE US!! And, motorcycle riders will find plenty to do when its time to pull the bike over and take a break: great camping/hiking opportunities, Arkansas wine country (the largest and oldest in the south), numerous art galleries and music festivals, and the Clinton Presidential Library.
January 7, 2012 This route leads you through the beautiful "Arkansas Grand Canyon". With a steep decline from Hwy 7 providing great views as you... This road has a lot of sweeping curvers, twisties and elevation changes. This road begins about 5 miles south of Jasper, AR along Hwy 7. It connects Hwy 7 to Hwy 123 through twisty... | |
September 27, 2011 This road includes 4 miles of rolling hills and then a very steep climb. The mountain scenery is awesome. There are tons... The 3 miles to the top have the most steep hairpin curves you've ever seen in your life. This is no road... Easy to find and follow. Just start out in Dardanelle, AR and head west on AR State Highway 155. | |
September 10, 2011 This ride includes Mount Magazine State Park, the highest point between the Appalachians and the Rockies at just under 3,000 feet. There... The road surface qualities are average. There are some sweepers and twisties but it is not extremely challenging. The best part of... Mount Magazine is on Highway 309 between Paris and Havana. Access can be from Highway 22 at the north end or Highway... | |
September 8, 2011 You'll see mountain streams, including the source of the White and Buffalo Rivers. There are mountaintop farms, mountain views and lots of... The road has lots of twisties and sweepers. You will not be bored. At the north end of the Pig Trail, take a right. Hwy 16 from Hwy 23 to Hwy 7 is an excellent... | |
September 8, 2011 Mountain ridge overlooks with a few mountaintop farms. The pavement is fresh and smooth. The crotch rocket guys love this road. It's very twisty. And, the traffic is very light!... Start this ride from Arkansas Hwy 7 at the Pope/Newton County Line (Sand Gap/Pelsor) Travel east on Arkansas 16. There are several... | |
May 23, 2011 Great farms, hilltop views, curvy roads, Glade Top Trail, some watering holes, mostly bikers on road not automobiles. Excellent road to ride on - great pavement! I rode up over the Peel's Ferrry from Arkansas on Hwy 160 going towards Reuter. I made a right onto Hwy 125... | |
May 18, 2011 At times you will think you are on the Blue Ridge Parkway!!! Would be great in the fall. Small horse farms and... Roads are in good condition. Road surfaces change from county to county but all are smooth and and in condition to ride... We started from Bull Shoals lake and rode this route to Rt9 at Mountain View AR. You could jump on this road... | |
May 18, 2011 Outstanding views traveling parallel to highway 7 ... the south end also runs along the Caddo River. Sweepers lead you to short bursts of twisties. outstanding road with almost no traffic. Arkansas highway 27 from Danville to Glenwood. both ends are close enough to Hot Springs to make a great day trip. | |
July 1, 2009 This short and sweet ride packs sweepers, twisties, long hills, scenic views, & valley ride into 14 sweet miles ride. You'll travel... No potholes and generally just a smooth ride with plenty of turns thrown in (no decreasing radius turns). Just about 6 miles south of Huntsville, off of Arkansas Route 35, route 74 will be on your left. Take a left... | |
June 1, 2009 The scenic is great if you get time to look. The switchback are around every corner. So many in fact, trucks are... There are more curves and switchbacks in these 15 miles. The views are great if you can take your eyes off the... This route starts at the intersection of Hwy 7 and Hwy 123 which is about 40 miles north of Russellville, AR in... | |
May 1, 2009 This takes you thru some of Arkansas best scenery. Boxley Valley is one of the few place where Elk herd can be... There are lots of gentle curves and some hills. The roads are old but they are still in good shape. There isn't... Just start in the town of Elkins, AR and head east on Hwy 74 all the way Jasper. See online map. | |
November 1, 2007 This short stretch of road is before Eureka Springs Arkansas. It is one of the most scenic stretches of roads in all... 17 miles of curves and switch backs make this road a must for those in the area. They even have signs on... Hwy 62 runs from Rogers Arkansas over to Eureka Springs. The last seventeen miles between Gateway and Eureka Springs is the best.... | |
November 1, 2007 This is a short ride but some beautiful country side. This rides provides some great hills and gentle curves. With very little traffic this made for a enjoyable ride. Begin your run in the town of Green Forest and head west out of town on U.S. 62. About 1 mile later,... | |
October 1, 2007 This ride to me is the 'Other PigTrail'. Great curves, lots of wildlife, and picturesque views of the Ozark National Forest. The curves are great, a good balance between straight-aways with a view and curves. Haw Creek Falls. You have to... Just north of Clarksville is Hagarville, AR on hwy 164. Start your route in Hagarville, AR and just take hwy 123 up... | |
October 1, 2007 This route runs near the legendary Pig Trail. It is a not-so-well known route running thru the Boston Mountains with great views... Smooth road with lots of curves and very little traffic. (See Map) Hwy 215 is located just north of Cass Arkansas off Hwy 23 (better known as the Pig Trail). Take 215... | |
June 1, 2007 This route, takes adventurers down less-traveled roads. Some of Arkansas's best mountain scenery. Ozark National Forest. Hot Springs National Park. Great switchbacks... Many curves, switchbacks, not many straight spots on these roads. Crossing many creeks, rivers, look out for the one lane bridges. Elevation... This route starts in Hot Springs AR. - From Hot Springs take Hwy 7 North 73 miles through Russellville, AR - Now... | |
April 1, 2007 The Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway passes through a rugged section of the Boston Mountains (located in the Ozark National Forest)... This is one of my favorite roads because you ride and never pass another car. There are many turns and hills that... Begins in Clarksville, AR off I-40. Take Hwy 21 north up thru the Ozark National Forest. Heading North up thru Fallsville on... | |
April 1, 2007 This route used to be the only link to north west Arkansas. It offers impressive mountain vistas. Along the way are small... The route rises and falls with the mountain landscape and includes a healthy collection of twists and turns any biker would enjoy.... The route starts north of Alma in Rudy, AR on Hwy 71. Just take and stay on Hwy 71 heading north all... | |
April 1, 2007 On this route you go thought the southeast corner of the Ozark National Forrest. Your likely to encounter some outstanding scenery on... The road isn't traveled that much by cars so you have the road to yourself. The roads are in good shape with... Start your route in Calico Rock located in north central Arkansas. Take Hwy 5 south and just past Allison you turn west... | |
June 1, 2006 The rugged and forested Boston Mountains region of the Ozark Mountains provides the setting for this route, which often runs through a... Ark. 23 from the south boundary of the Ozark National Forest to its intersection with Ark. 16 at Brashears. Hair raising hairpin... From Interstate 40, near the town of Ozark (between Little Rock and Fort Smith), you will want to take exit 35 north... | |
April 1, 2006 The many hills of the Ozarks, as well as the wide variety of vegetation, makes this a really enjoyable ride. Travels a... Many, Many twists and curves, in what is surely one of the best roads in the Ozarks. Certainly one of the local... Really easy to describe and find ... just get yourself to Sparta, MO (about 20 miles southeast of Springfield). From Sparta take... | |
March 1, 2004 Start by crossing the scenic White river then gear down for the climb up the first mountain. At the top of the... It is a good road, well maintained. However be aware that this is a mountain road and with changing weather conditions there... Start the route in the town of Mountain View, AR which sits about 85 miles due north of Little Rock. From there... | |
February 1, 2004 The Talimena National Scenic Byway or, for short, Talimena Drive extends west to east along the ridgeline of the Winding Stair... As mentioned above, the road is filled with lots of curves, switchbacks and steep grades. The speed limit is SLOW which of... This route is located in the southeast region of Oklahoma and starts in a very small town called... | |
April 1, 2000 While leaning in and out of hundreds of turns you will pass through three mountainsides. High-speed turns are numbered in the hundreds... A rock solid 5-star in the motorcycle-road quality area! Push Mountain is known for its curves and drop-offs. When in the Ozark... (Note: the map above has been updated as of Dec 08 after multiple viewers reported it was confusing and/or inaccurate) Start your... | |
March 1, 2000 On this route you will travel through two national forests and one national park. The route takes you from Harrison to Hot... This is among the best of motorcycle roads in all of Arkansas. Plenty of twists and turns, hills and valleys to keep... The directions to this route are very straight forward. Start the route in Harrison Arkansas and simply head south on Route 7... |
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