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Old 01-24-2012 | 07:19 PM
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Early June (weather permiting, my vacation time is flexable).
Riding 2up
Day 1 - Okie City to Mena, AR
Day 2 - Mena, AR to Harrison, AR. Late lunch/Early Diner stop in Jasper
Day 3 - Modified Peel Ferry to Berryville, AR (Iron Horse Cabins)
Day 4 - Pig Trail loop Stop in Ozark for food and beverages
Day 5 - Head back towards home (spend night in Tulsa area)
Day 6 - Ride 66 from Tulsa home.

Here is the loop and stops.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...42764a9e51a154
 

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Old 01-24-2012 | 07:31 PM
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Stay at The Hub off Hwy 7 just south of Harrison. Great place and good food at the restaurant. We really enjoyed our stay there.
 
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Old 01-25-2012 | 08:20 AM
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havent made that trip yet but planning it about the same time from okarche ok.
 
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Old 01-25-2012 | 10:48 AM
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looks like a good route...the only change i would make is instead of turning onto 28 at boles, go to waldron and take 250 to 80 to danville, then 27 to dardenelle. haven't been down 28 in a while but should be good...scenery good on both......after dardenelle...7 is excellent....
 
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Old 01-25-2012 | 01:46 PM
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A pretty chunk of forest, i haven been through it a few times, i run up/down highway 23 yearly (pig trail). a fantastic ride if you could squeeze the time in you would enjoy it.
 
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Old 01-25-2012 | 09:16 PM
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Wife and I are planning on taking the first full week of June and riding over to Eureka Springs. Plan on basing there, and hitting all the rides in that area, and over at Harrison, during that week. A different route each day. Should be a blast. There is a biker friendly place to stay that's only $40.00 a night (may be a little higher during riding season).

http://www.ironhorseeureka.com/reservations.html
 
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Old 01-27-2012 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricky06Roadking
Early June (weather permiting, my vacation time is flexable). Riding 2up to Harrison, AR. 2 rides out of there and then home (Peel Ferry, Bootlegger but doing it backwards so Jasper is a late lunch/early dinner stop). Here is my tenative route, Planning on taking my time and 5 days riding. Sister in Law lives in Owasso so that night's lodging is free. Decents Motels but nothing fancy.

Opinions from those who have done a loop simular. Must see places, Good resonable Hotel/Motel, and good food but nothing fancy.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=...3083d1a2&msa=0
I would avoid riding through Bentonville - that section of your ride is the weak link in your trip. Instead, I would suggest hanging a left at Gravette (indicated by 1021 Gentry in the pic). Stop in at the Wooden Spoon for some local Mennonite eats (Bumblebee pie is a local favorite), head north on 59 (not the highlighted route in my pic) up to Noel, pick up 90 east and hang on to your hat. Endless curves. From there pick up 39 and 62 into Eureka Springs. Very scenic but the RVs can kill you on weekends. The curves are VERY tight and the the scenery amazing. Eureka Springs is called "Little Switzerland" for good reason. Here's a loop that I created that shows much of what I've described.



Hwy 7 is decent and a lot of people enjoy it. But, I would consider working in Hwy 23/Pig Trail and 215 into Oark - for yes - more pie. Best food you'll find in the region. It's a destination stop for many riders.

You'll have a great time and June is a beautiful month to ride in Arkansas - if it's not raining
 

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Old 01-27-2012 | 11:49 AM
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Check out the Cliff House restaurant in Jasper. It overlooks the Arkansas Grand Canyon, literally. Their hours change, so check before you go.
 
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Old 01-27-2012 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nevada72
I would avoid riding through Bentonville - that section of your ride is the weak link in your trip. Instead, I would suggest hanging a left at Gravette (indicated by 1021 Gentry in the pic). Stop in at the Wooden Spoon for some local Mennonite eats (Bumblebee pie is a local favorite), head north on 59 (not the highlighted route in my pic) up to Noel, pick up 90 east and hang on to your hat. Endless curves. From there pick up 39 and 62 into Eureka Springs.
Changed it. That is the leg going back.

I think I am scratching the Bootlegger run and only spending 1 night in Harrison, then modifying the Peel Ferry run out of Branson south/east to Eureka and staying 2 nights there getting this loop in I got from one of the members here.

Keep em coming boyz. The trip is coming together quite nice.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...2d91c79bf39274
 

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Old 01-27-2012 | 07:10 PM
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lunch is a must at Ozark Cafe on the the square in Jasper. Eureka Springs is loader with biker friendly places to stay. this entire area is loaded with great riding..Have a Great trip
 


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