Missouri/Arkansas spring trip - Page 2

rocker59 · 12-04-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rufusswan

Yes, but let's look at it this way so that maybe we can find the 'better' portion to ride in. On the eastern edge we have the Miss. river, on the north we have the Mighty MO which drains the Great Plains, and on the west we roll into those plains. In the middle of the Salem Plateau is Taum Sauk Mtn. which is our highest point.

Somewhere on that map is a line and above that line all the rivers drain north into the Missouri River, south of that line they go into the White River Valley. The White River starts in Fayetteville and goes east along the MoArk state lines.

The farther south you go on that map the better the riding gets, until you hit the Arkansas river.

I'm not arguing that Arkansas is some good riding. It's my backyard.

However, there is some killer riding in Missouri. MO-19 through The Wild/Scenic Rivers area from Thayer to Hermann rocks. Nice riding just west of Hermann, in the counties along the Osage River. Etc, Etc...

Mr_Gone · 12-05-2012, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Johnson

Check out HWY 125 running south out of Missouri in to Arkansas via Harper's Ferry.

+1

Hwy 125 is a fun ride. Good road, not much traffic. Plus, the ferry ride across Bull Shoals Lake is interesting.

rufusswan · 12-05-2012, 06:28 AM

H125 is one of the great roads. I live a few miles off it just north of Ark. The ferry down there is great fun to ride for lots of riders on day trips from Harrison. All the bikers stop at the beer/pizza place on the Missouri side.

By the way it's called Peel Ferry.

Wdwrkr · 12-05-2012, 09:45 AM

You are already getting some great suggestions here many of which I would only double. I just came back in late October from 8 days in the area you won't be disappointed. A friend who used to lead dual sport tours in the area sent me a couple day trip tank bag maps which were outstanding routes. I'd be happy to make you copies of the paved routes. These were incredible rides though I will say they are all day rides. Don't know what you ride I ride a GSA , but my travel buddy was on a 990adv. We passed one gas staion and ended up siphoning from my tank to get him to mountain view. Just sayen if you see gas get gas. I'm sure there is plenty there I didn't see, but it sounds like you will be traveling like we were, and once you get away from the towns it can be a spell before you get to the next town with out leaving your route. Absolutely some of the best riding in the lower 48.

PM your address if you want those routes. I'm traveling for a week, but I'll get them out when I return

Divide Wee · 12-07-2012, 09:49 PM

More and more to chew on. It sounds like I almost can't go wrong in the area.

I'm chomping at the bit to get down there and will have plenty of time to decide where to base my stay. Keep the suggestions coming!

Unfortunately the snow is ready to fly up here this weekend and it looks like the Tiger is probably down for the winter. Once the ice builds up on the road up to the county road, its usually there until the spring.

acejones · 12-09-2012, 01:10 PM

Hey Divide Wee,

Black font on gray background doesn't read well.

seniorasi · 12-10-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by buls4evr

Whatever you do stay away from the Hellhole that is Branson

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The National Tiger Museum is just north of Branson. It is a worth while stop and the ride is awesome if you're coming up HWY 30 from the south. I'd recommend blowing through Branson though.

sieg · 12-10-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by seniorasi

The National Tiger Museum is just north of Branson. It is a worth while stop and the ride is awesome if you're coming up HWY 30 from the south. I'd recommend blowing through Branson though.

OMG there's a tiger museum

Mr_Gone · 12-10-2012, 10:50 AM

A few miles south of Eureka Springs is the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. They rescue big cats and usually have 20-30 you can walk around and see.

http://www.turpentinecreek.org/

You might not be interested in this sort of thing, but I thought the place was very interesting.

Krazyjohnny · 12-12-2012, 06:34 AM

Try this little ride from Jasper out on 74 to Mt. Judea. Then hop on 123 going south and return on HWY 7 just north of Sand Gap. I have never seen much traffic on this road and it is plenty twisty.

Mr_Gone · 12-12-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Krazyjohnny

Try this little ride from Jasper out on 74 to Mt. Judea. Then hop on 123 going south and return on HWY 7 just north of Sand Gap. I have never seen much traffic on this road and it is plenty twisty.

+1

You're going to find that just about all the roads around Mt. Judea are pretty good — 7 and 123 are fantastic!

mattsl · 02-22-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Gone

+1

You're going to find that just about all the roads around Mt. Judea are pretty good — 7 and 123 are fantastic!

+1
That is great riding. Been mapping the dirt roads and trails with a spot. Check out the Gene Rush Area. Great views.

12-05-2012, 06:28 AM	#18
rufusswan Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Branson MO Oddometer: 901	H125 is one of the great roads. I live a few miles off it just north of Ark. The ferry down there is great fun to ride for lots of riders on day trips from Harrison. All the bikers stop at the beer/pizza place on the Missouri side. By the way it's called Peel Ferry. __________________ 1971 BMW R75/5 Toaster LWB 2002 Baja Chetak http://zenhuckfinn.wordpress.com/

12-09-2012, 01:10 PM	#21
acejones Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Diamondhead, MS Oddometer: 3,319	Hey Divide Wee, Black font on gray background doesn't read well. __________________ If I wasn't here, I'd be somewhere else

12-10-2012, 10:50 AM	#24
Mr_Gone Innocent Culprit Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Mountain Home, Arkansas Oddometer: 2,511	A few miles south of Eureka Springs is the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. They rescue big cats and usually have 20-30 you can walk around and see. http://www.turpentinecreek.org/ You might not be interested in this sort of thing, but I thought the place was very interesting. __________________ “There are only three sports: mountain climbing, bull fighting, and motor racing. All the rest are merely games.” — Ernest Hemingway

12-12-2012, 06:34 AM	#25
Krazyjohnny Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: McKinney, TX Oddometer: 345	You want Twisty? Try this little ride from Jasper out on 74 to Mt. Judea. Then hop on 123 going south and return on HWY 7 just north of Sand Gap. I have never seen much traffic on this road and it is plenty twisty. __________________ President and Founder of Superhero Proving Grounds "Where dreams are made and egos are checked"

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12-05-2012, 09:45 AM	#19
Wdwrkr Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Lost at sea Oddometer: 817	You are already getting some great suggestions here many of which I would only double. I just came back in late October from 8 days in the area you won't be disappointed. A friend who used to lead dual sport tours in the area sent me a couple day trip tank bag maps which were outstanding routes. I'd be happy to make you copies of the paved routes. These were incredible rides though I will say they are all day rides. Don't know what you ride I ride a GSA , but my travel buddy was on a 990adv. We passed one gas staion and ended up siphoning from my tank to get him to mountain view. Just sayen if you see gas get gas. I'm sure there is plenty there I didn't see, but it sounds like you will be traveling like we were, and once you get away from the towns it can be a spell before you get to the next town with out leaving your route. Absolutely some of the best riding in the lower 48. PM your address if you want those routes. I'm traveling for a week, but I'll get them out when I return

12-07-2012, 09:49 PM	#20
Divide Wee ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Divide CO USA Oddometer: 21	More and more to chew on. It sounds like I almost can't go wrong in the area. I'm chomping at the bit to get down there and will have plenty of time to decide where to base my stay. Keep the suggestions coming! Unfortunately the snow is ready to fly up here this weekend and it looks like the Tiger is probably down for the winter. Once the ice builds up on the road up to the county road, its usually there until the spring.