Arkansas: Motorcycle Trails

If you are planning a motorcycle trip to Arkansas and want to explore what makes the “Natural State” a prime destination for motorcycle riders from all over the country, then you’ll love checking out some of the following picks.

Pig Trail Ride

This 280 mile ride is one of the Arkansas premier rides and USA Today lists this ride as the # 2 best ride in America. The rugged and forested Boston Mountains region of the Ozark Mountains provides the setting for this route, which often runs through a tunnel of foliage during spring, summer and fall. It is natural beauty with Mystic Caverns, Withrow Springs State Park and the Scenic Mulberry River. Spring wildflowers and brilliant autumn foliage make the route especially popular during those seasons.

Arkansas Dragon, Hwy 123

This route starts at the intersection of Hwy 7 and Hwy 123 which is about 40 miles north of Russellville, AR in a town called Lurton, AR. From here take Hwy 123 northeast up to Mt Judea. The scenery is great if you get time to look. The switchbacka are around every corner. So many in fact, trucks are not allowed on this road!

The Mena Loop

This 210 mile ride begins and ends in the town of Mena and follows the famous Queen Wilhelmina Scenic Drive (AR 88). It also traverses through the Ouachita National Forest. Ouachita National Forest is well-known for its beauty and charm, and the ability to ride right through it adds additional splendor to this Arkansas treasure. The Mena Loop is one of the most popular rides in the area with a selection of natural springs and historical landmarks to see along the way. We recommend bringing a daypack for any hiking you might do to explore what Ouachita has to offer – and believe us, it will be hard not to!

Crowley’s Ridge

If you’re travelling west through Arkansas, Crowley’s Ridge sits a few hundred feet above the famous Mississippi River, and the ride to it showcases more of Arkansas’s magnificent landscapes. Ride the Great River Road north towards Arkansas 165, and then head towards the Mississippi River State Park for the full 180-mile experience.

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