Fort Smith Arkansas

mrt · 02-19-2021, 05:45 PM

My wife and I and another couple are planning to haul our bikes down to Fort Smith the end of March to try to ride for a couple days. Anyone have any "must ride" roads to do when we are there?
Mike

tcat · 02-19-2021, 08:23 PM

Here's a couple of links that will give you a good idea:

https://www.arkansas.com/things-to-d...s/motorcycling

https://www.motorcycleroads.com/moto...es-in/arkansas

**plumber63** · 02-19-2021, 09:32 PM

23(pig trail) north of 40.
16, 7,21 all good road. Not to many is Arkansas that are bad.
Riding thru the Ozark National forest is some of the best riding in the country.

**smokier** · 02-20-2021, 07:24 AM

@MRT, I'd second the PIG TAIL. Ufda, there a couple TIGHT ones on that road. There is an uphill hairpin to the left where you can drag a board in 1st!

Ride safe,
SMokier

**BudMan** · 03-04-2021, 10:08 AM

If you are coming this way then yes you should probably ride the pig trail.
It's got several 15 mph corners and in some areas requires a bit more shifting than I like. But it's kind of a gotta ride it since I'm here.
Be sure and stop at Turner Bend Store near Cass. It one of those things you just do.
My favorite ride in the area is AR 123 from Hagerstown north to AR 7. 123 east of 7 heading north to Mt. Judea (pronounced Judy) is also a good ride.
It's known as the Arkansas Dragon. If you like big sweepers and little traffic ride AR 21. Take 74 from Jasper to Ponca and ride 21 (Ozark Highlands) south towards Clarksville.
Get something to eat at the Ozark Cafe in Jasper. It's right on the town square.
AR 16 from AR 7 east to Clinton is also a curvy ride with little traffic. If you are coming to Fort Smith consider taking US 71 south from Fayetteville.
Give me a shout if you in FS. I'll buy you a beer.

**BudMan** · 03-04-2021, 10:34 AM

I guess I should have said you don't have to only go into the Ozarks for some roads to ride.
A good short ride would be to Mt. Magazine. Take 71 south out of FS to my neck of the woods. Head east on AR 10 through Greenwood and Booneville until you get to Havana.
Turn left and take 309 up to the park. Turn left off 309 into the park and check out the lodge.
Then continue on 309 down to Paris. Turn left onto AR 22 in Paris and ride west back to FS. Not a long ride but enjoyable.

Consider Talihima Drive in the Ouachitas. Ride from FS through Poteau, OK and take US 271 south towards Talahina. 7 miles north of Talihina is the junction with OK 1.
That's Talihima Scenic Drive. The road conditions will be fair at best in many locations but it's a nice 50+ mile ride across the top of Winding Stair mountain to Mena, AR.
You can stop at the Queen Wilihima State Park for lunch.

02-19-2021, 05:45 PM	#1
mrt Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cannon Falls, Minnesota Posts: 127	Fort Smith Arkansas My wife and I and another couple are planning to haul our bikes down to Fort Smith the end of March to try to ride for a couple days. Anyone have any "must ride" roads to do when we are there? Mike __________________ 2012 Voyager (graystone/black) Ivan's ECU flash K & N air filter Racnray's throttle mod Kuryakyn trunk rack Kuryakyn longhorn offset hiway pegs Grasshopper riders back rest Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-19-2021, 08:23 PM	#2
tcat Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 94	Here's a couple of links that will give you a good idea: https://www.arkansas.com/things-to-d...s/motorcycling https://www.motorcycleroads.com/moto...es-in/arkansas __________________ Tom Harrington 07 Black Nomad (totaled 5/5/18) 02 Silver Goldwing / 03 Sliver Bushtec Quantum GL
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02-19-2021, 09:32 PM	#3
plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 996	23(pig trail) north of 40. 16, 7,21 all good road. Not to many is Arkansas that are bad. Riding thru the Ozark National forest is some of the best riding in the country. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers
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02-20-2021, 07:24 AM	#4
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	@MRT, I'd second the PIG TAIL. Ufda, there a couple TIGHT ones on that road. There is an uphill hairpin to the left where you can drag a board in 1st! Ride safe, SMokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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03-04-2021, 10:08 AM	#5
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	If you are coming this way then yes you should probably ride the pig trail. It's got several 15 mph corners and in some areas requires a bit more shifting than I like. But it's kind of a gotta ride it since I'm here. Be sure and stop at Turner Bend Store near Cass. It one of those things you just do. My favorite ride in the area is AR 123 from Hagerstown north to AR 7. 123 east of 7 heading north to Mt. Judea (pronounced Judy) is also a good ride. It's known as the Arkansas Dragon. If you like big sweepers and little traffic ride AR 21. Take 74 from Jasper to Ponca and ride 21 (Ozark Highlands) south towards Clarksville. Get something to eat at the Ozark Cafe in Jasper. It's right on the town square. AR 16 from AR 7 east to Clinton is also a curvy ride with little traffic. If you are coming to Fort Smith consider taking US 71 south from Fayetteville. Give me a shout if you in FS. I'll buy you a beer. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-04-2021, 10:34 AM	#6
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	I guess I should have said you don't have to only go into the Ozarks for some roads to ride. A good short ride would be to Mt. Magazine. Take 71 south out of FS to my neck of the woods. Head east on AR 10 through Greenwood and Booneville until you get to Havana. Turn left and take 309 up to the park. Turn left off 309 into the park and check out the lodge. Then continue on 309 down to Paris. Turn left onto AR 22 in Paris and ride west back to FS. Not a long ride but enjoyable. Consider Talihima Drive in the Ouachitas. Ride from FS through Poteau, OK and take US 271 south towards Talahina. 7 miles north of Talihina is the junction with OK 1. That's Talihima Scenic Drive. The road conditions will be fair at best in many locations but it's a nice 50+ mile ride across the top of Winding Stair mountain to Mena, AR. You can stop at the Queen Wilihima State Park for lunch. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Last edited by BudMan; 03-04-2021 at 10:37 AM.
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