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Route Distance: 132 miles with 571 curves Gasoline Locations: Harrison, Huntsville, Eureka Springs, Berryville, Green Forest, Alpena Time Frame: 4 hours, 50 minutes
Eureka Springs is a beautiful Victorian Village nestled in the Ozark Mountains. The city has a great downtown shopping district and many attractions such as the Great Passion Play and the Pine Mountain Jamboree. The Eureka Springs Backroads Route has been developed to take the rider through spectacular mountain scenery, rolling farmland, and quaint little communities. Experience locations and roads like Pig Trail, Kingston, Race Track Road, and Withrow Springs State Park. Enjoy the elk herds in Boxley Valley, the Elk Education Center in Ponca, and other unique attractions.
Directions: Start in Harrison and travel Highway 43 South to Highway 21 North just south of Ponca. You will drive through scenic Boxley Valley where the elk herds are visible most days. Many hiking trails are off this route. Follow Highway 21 North to Highway 74 West in Kingston. Highway 74 West will join with Highway 23 North just south of Huntsville. Detour through Withrow Springs State Park and enjoy the short drive through the park. The park road is a straight shot through the park and comes out again on Highway 23 North. Take Highway 23 North,
known as the Pig Trail, to Eureka Springs. Follow Highway 23 North until it intersects with Highway 62 East in Eureka Springs. After enjoying Eureka Springs, take Highway 62 East to Rockhouse Road. Rockhouse Road winds through the countryside before intersecting with AR Highway 221, known as Race Track Road. Take Highway 221 South to Berryville where it will meet with Highway 62 East. Follow Highway 62 East back to Harrison by way of Green Forest and Alpena.
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