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By ozarkdiver (214 McR Points) on Aug 22, 2020

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There are two distinct parts of this road. The northern route from Russellville to Harrison, and the southern route from Russellville to Hot Springs. The southern section goes through the Ouachita National Forest, while the northern section goes through the Ozark National Forest. While both are good roads (I've ridden them both several times), the northern section gets my vote for scenery and better road conditions. The great advantage of this road is that it's a thoroughfare for splitting off to other great Ozark roads. At Sand Gap (aka Pelsor) you can turn onto either 123 south or 16 east. A few miles north and you hit the turn for 123 north, and later 16 west. A little farther and you hit 374 east, a gorgeous 7 mile downhill which eventually intersects 123. You'll eventually come to Jasper (don't miss the Ozark Café) where you can either continue on AR-7 north, or take AR-74 either east to 123, or west to the Boxley Valley. For you out-of-staters, if you want a base of operations for great riding in Arkansas, make it Jasper.

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