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TAKE A RELAXING DRIVE AND EXPLORE.
Lake Eufaula has beautiful, scenic drives for motorcycle enthusiasts to travel and enjoy. The Lake Loop gives bikers great views of the waters of Lake Eufaula with smooth riding on blacktop roads through all sorts of terrain.
To begin your trek, take Highway 9 east of Eufaula and ride through the Longtown area to Highway 71; check out the shops and dining opportunities along the way. Turn north on 71 and discover the Brooken area and the panoramic view of Lake Eufaula Dam; there are parks and recreation areas to stop and see the outdoors. Be sure to stop and enjoy the view at the dam overlook. You might also consider making plans to return to experience the 450-acre ATV Trail just below the dam.
After crossing the dam, turn left in front of the boulder and travel through the hillside of the Porum area. At the stop sign, turn left onto Texanna Road and follow it to discover all sorts of lake developments, parks, and other areas to explore. Travelers will end up at Highways 69 and 150; go under 69 and follow the road out to Lake Eufaula State Park or you can get on 69 and head to your
next destination; in total, this is about a 50-mile ride. There are marinas, shops, dining, campgrounds, lodging facilities, sandy beaches, fishing, and swimming holes and so much more to explore on this scenic ride. Heading south on Highway 69 from Eufaula is another great ride.
Take a detour through Arrowhead State
Park and see all it has to offer. Continue on 69 to Crowder, a little lakeside community, exit there and get on Nale Road to head toward Blocker. Be sure to slow down and look both ways for gorgeous views as you cross the lake. At Blocker turn right onto Highway 31. This will take you through the Elm Point area and into Krebs, Oklahoma’s Little Italy. Stop at Pete’s Place or try one of the other Italian restaurants in this community before heading to McAlester and Highway 69. This 35-mile ride has plenty to see along with opportunities to stop, shop, eat or just enjoy the outdoors.
