Prettiest Place in Arkansas
We all love to get out and ride in our beautiful state. We're lucky to live here. We're all planning our spring rides right now and I thought it would be good to hear other people comment on where the prettiest place in Arkansas is. I'm having a hard time deciding between the road between Lurton and Mt Judea and Boxley Valley.
Let's hear it guys and gals
2006 1300 S
no fair
You pick all of the best sites....Hwy 7 and off from HSV to these sites are great.
Roads up around mt. home are great.
Mena
Lord, I don't know which way to go. Somebody put a ride together and let's go. Sat. out Sunday in. Let's go. Meet at Hwy 10 and 7 or somewhere and go for the weekend.
Weather is getting right.
Just do it.
JSR in HSV
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Definitely Lurton to Mt. Judea and the area around Jasper. I also like Push Mountain, it's a pretty good ride.
The Pig Tail was nice but then Mt Magazine had a great veiw. Mt Nebo was a sweet ride and we couldn't pass up Petejean Mtn. So many great rides to choose from.
This toy seems to have it all. The VTX and the ace are gone and yes I miss them.
The most challenging stretch of paved road I have found anywhere is the 3 miles going up Mt. Nebo. It sure is beautiful on top. It is well worth the ride. I grew up in Dardanelle so I've been there many, many times. I never get tired of it.
2006 1300 S
Did a recent ride up hwy 7 from Russellville up to Pelsor, took a break from the bike and hiked the Pedestal Rocks trail, then went up around Jasper, then Harrison, then back to Heber on 65. With the exception of the wasp/bee sting in the center of my back while riding thru Jasper, it was awesome, and hwy 7 would be my favorite hwy to ride....
We are truly blessed with the beauty in our state.
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Have not been on top on Nebo
Originally Posted by donniejoe
But that is one of my first rides this spring. I have heard it is something. Best leave the wife home on that one. I heard it will tighen things up for you.
JSR in HSV
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You can find video of it on youtube. It has 33 hairpin turns and climbs 1400 feet in 2.8 miles. There are a couple of straight stretches and a quarter mile is flat, so the rest of it is pretty intense. If you take the better half with you, drop her off at the Wal Mart in Dardanelle for a half hour and enjoy. Don't try it doubled up the first time.
2006 1300 S
You are right about Mt Judea and Boxley valley it is really pretty there.
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AR Roads
I dont think that you can go wrong with any road in NW AR, and the road to Mt.Nebo is awesome! I was going up the steep part of the hairpin and my wife was freakin, but It was a blast!
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The Talimena Trail.
From Mena into Oklahoma is very pretty.
I agree, Don't ride 2up going up Mt Nebo the first time, and if you're in a group make sure you are spaced far apart.
I've ridden Talimena a couple of times. It's really nice. I good ride when the weather warms up. It's always cooler up on the ridge. Nice views every mile.
If you've never ridden it, give it a shot. You will not be sorry.
2006 1300 S
The Pig Trail is always good. Mt Nebo is intense for sure. I like going up from Clinton through Shirley, up through Mountain View and stay the night in Calico Rock. Really nice ride.
Just got my first 2 cylinder and it a VTX 1800 R2. I LOVE IT !!! Can't wait to get some rides under by belt on this thing.
That is a very nice ride. Don't forget Push Mountain Road when you're up in that part of the world. North Central Arkansas has a lot to offer. I try to make a ride up there several times a year. Calico Rock is a really neat place.I like going up from Clinton through Shirley, up through Mountain View and stay the night in Calico Rock. Really nice ride.
2006 1300 S
Enjoying these comments. Heading that way later this year and already planning my trip.
Northwestern,AR is nice. I'm going to MT. Home(Teal Point) in 2 wks. Scuba, Skiing and riding the X. Life's Good
Blanchards Spring
The roads around it are nice and crooked, but I am talking about the spring itself. I have always thought this was the prettiest place in the state.
It is about the ride!!!
I did some riding in Ark last month and thought the copperhead run was pretty nice. The view at the overlook on 7 between Jasper & Pelsor was absolutely beautiful.
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2007 1300R Mid-South X-Riders #11
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123 at lurton to jasper is a must ride when fall colors are out, or any other time of the year. Mathwiz, come on back for some more this fall and maybe we can con donniejoe to show us around alittle. Ride safe!
That's a deal!
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2007 1300R Mid-South X-Riders #11
You guys that live there have got one of the best states to ride in. My wife and I just gor back from riding the Tailimena from Mena to OK. Stayed at the Willimena Lodge---great time--would highly recommend. Have ridden Mt. Judea, Boxley, Pig Trail. I'm still coming down as much as I can to ride those roads. They are Great!!! I need to get closer to Mountain Home some time. If I keep this up, I'm moving down there.
Ride Safe Mike
We've got it made here in Arkansas!
2006 1300 S
fill it with gas and go anywhere north or west of LR but most specially NW and you will find something guaranteed. later
If you want a piece of the pie just come and cut you a slice!!!!
Count me in
JSR in HSV
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we grow old because we stop playing.
Never Be The First To Get Old!!!!!
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