The Rollercoaster - 2.2 miles of challenging twists and turns in Hot Springs.
Ride Weston Rd. (Old Highway 88), from Albert Pike to Airport Rd. No traffic. maps.google.
com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Coaster + 7 - An additional 7 miles at the end of the Rollercoaster
Take Lakeshore Drive from Airport Rd. to Higdon Ferry Rd. Little or no traffic. maps.google.
com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Mountain Valley Loop 29 miles - Start at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs and go North
on Highway 7 to Mountain Valley. Left on W. Glazypeau Rd., to Mountain Pine Rd., left to Black
Snake Rd./Whittington Ave., left to starting point. Light traffic. maps.google.com/maps?
hl=en&tab=wl

Jack Mountain Loop - Starting in Hot Springs go South on Highway 7 to Highway 290, go
left to Highway 128, go right to Highway 84, go right to Highway 7, go right and proceed back
to Hot Springs. Light to moderate traffic most of the way. maps.google.com/maps?
hl=en&tab=wl

Three Mountain Challenge - 240 miles with some challenging 10 mph hairpin turns. Not for
the beginner. From Hot Springs go North on Highway 7 with a right on Highway 5 North to
Highway 9 North up to Highway 154 where you will go West over Petit Jean Mountain.
Continue on Highway 154 West to Highway 7 and go North towards Dardanelle where you
pick up Highway 22 West to Highway 155 North and go up Mt. Nebo. This climb has difficult
right and left hairpins up and down the Mountain. Stay on 155 North down the Mountain and
pick up State Road 64 North to Highway 22 and go West. Stay on Highway 22 West to Paris
where you take 309 South. Highway 309 will take you over Mt. Magazine. To visit the Mt.
Magazine Lodge turn right on Mt. Magazine Road once you get to the top. Continue South on
Highway 309 to Highway 10 East to Ola where you pick up Highway 7 South back to Hot
Springs. You will experience one of the most scenic and challenging rides you will find in the
State of Arkansas. maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

JUST FOR FUN RUN - Probable the best 46 miles around Hot Springs. Click here for
complete directions.

COUNTRY CRUISE - A great 80 mile ride in and around Hot Springs. Click here for
complete directions.

Arkansas Dragon - This challenging 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. It's 15 miles with many tight hairpin turns. Little or no traffic.
maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Arkansas Moonshine Run - Depart Harrison on Scenic AR Highway 7 South heading to
Jasper. Travel through Jasper on AR Highway 7 to AR Highway 374 East on your left. AR
Highway 374 will join AR Highway 123 where you will turn right. Follow AR Highway 123
through Mt. Judea (pronounced Judy) until it intersects with AR Highway 7 North. AR
Highway 123 splits, so be careful to follow the route leading to AR Highway 7 North. Follow
AR Highway 7 North/Highway 16 to the intersection of AR Highway 16 on your left. Highway
16 will take you through the communities of Deer, Nail and Swain. AR Highway 16 intersects
with AR Highway 21, where you will travel north into Boxley Valley. Through the valley, be on
the lookout for elk that graze the fields and sometimes cross the highway. Follow AR Highway
21 to the intersection of AR Highway 43 North. AR Highway 43 North winds through Ponca
and back to Harrison. Route Distance: 110 miles with 662 curves Gasoline Locations:
Harrison, Jasper, Mt. Judea, Deer, Compton Time Frame: 3 hours, 45 minutes www.
harrisonarkansas.org/motorcycling.html

Jasper Disaster - The Jasper Disaster has the name for good reason. Mile for mile, this route
is the curviest riding route. Distance: 56 miles with 316 curves. The route encompasses the
most scenic section of Highway 7, follows Highway 74 over the mountains and joins Highway
43 in Boxley Valley. Directions: Depart from Harrison, AR on Scenic Highway 7 South to
Jasper. Turn on Highway 74 West and travel to Highway 43 North in Boxley Valley. Take
Highway 43 North back to Harrison, Arkansas.. maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

The Mountain View Run - takes you down AR Highway14 across the Buffalo National River
through the Sylamore National Forest. The best attraction along this route is Blanchard
Springs Caverns. The Caverns are incredible and huge with three different tours to choose
from. First, you take an elevator down to the entrance. Blanchard Caverns is managed by the
U.S. Forestry Service. After visiting the caverns, continue on to Mountain View where you will
discover a quaint and charming historic downtown square with great shops and food. If
visiting on a Friday or Saturday in the summer months, be sure to catch the live music on the
town square each of those nights. Route Distance: 168 miles with 602 curves Gasoline
locations: Harrison, Yellville, Dilliard’s Country Store, Wild Bill’s Outfitters, Fifty-Six, Mountain
View, Leslie, Marshall, Western Grove. Time Frame: 4 hours, 30 minutes maps.google.
com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Historic Washington, Arkansas, is a lovely, peaceful tree-shaded town in and one of the
most amazing historic places in Arkansas that you'll want to experience. Here you will time
travel back to the 19th century as you stroll the plank board sidewalks alongside streets that
have never been paved, and tour the historic public buildings and former residences.
Established on George Washington's birthday in 1824, the town of Washington today is one
of America's premier historic villages. Leave Hot Springs on Airport Road (Highway 70)
heading west for 37 miles and turn South on State Highway 27. Follow Hwy 27 for 29 miles to
US Highway 278 East. Take Hwy 278 east for 17 miles to Washington, AR. An 166 mile ride.
www.historicwashingtonstatepark.com/

Pig Trail Scenic Byway - www.byways.org/explore/byways/2156/

Talimena Scenic Drive - www.byways.org/explore/byways/2485/

Mount Magazine Scenic Byway - www.byways.org/explore/byways/2158

Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway - www.byways.org/explore/byways/2155/

Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway - www.byways.org/explore/byways/2157/

St. Francis Scenic Byway - www.byways.org/explore/byways/2160/

Sylamore Scenic Byway - www.byways.org/explore/byways/2159/

Arkansas State Parks - www.arkansasstateparks.com/links/

For additional rides in Arkansas visit:www.motorcycleroads.
com/routes/SouthEast/AR/AR_index.htm


Harley-Davidson Route Planner - If you are planning a trip this tool can be a tremendous help.
When you click on this link be patient because it is slow to load but worth the wait.
www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/Ride_Planner/Ride_Planner.jsp?locale=en_US



GROUP RIDING SIGNALS (Condensed)

All signals initiate with the Ride Leader, except "Attention" and the "Hazard" signals which can originate from any rider - and
from any who becomes aware of a potential hazard:

Right Turn: The right turn signal on the bike is turned on, then the Left arm is held upright, bent at the elbow, with the fist close
and the thumb out (pointing right). The turn is not initiated until the Ride Leader actually moves.

Left Turn: The left turn signal on the bike is turned on, and then the Left arm lowered and out-thrust from the body with TWO
OR MORE FINGERS POINTED OUTWARD. Note: one finger (of either hand) is used to point to road hazards as noted below. The
turn is not initiated until the Ride Leader actually moves.

Single-Up: When conditions warrant single file (narrow road, anticipated wind-blast from trucks, obstruction, pedestrians,
etc.) the Ride Leader will raise his left hand straight up, holding up just his index finger. All other riders will repeat this, and the
two columns will merge into one - all the while remaining at 3-second intervals. It  is always good form to "single-up" and
move away from big rigs when passing/being passed.

Staggered Formation: To resume the staggered formation, the Ride Leader will RAISE TWO-FINGERS in a "V" shape to indicate
a change from Single Formation to Staggered Formation - maintaining the 3-second intervals.

Loosen-Up Formation: This signal may be given during 'Single-Up' or 'Staggered' formation - the Ride Leader will raise his left
hand with thumb and pinky out, other fingers closed, rotating his wrist back and forth to indicate the formation need to put
more 'spacing' between riders.

Tighten Formation: When the Ride Leader feels that the formation should be tighter (bikes closer together), he raises his left
hand with fingers spread wide and repeatedly closes them into a fist. All other riders repeat this and close up all unnecessary
space in the formation.

Slow Down/Prepare to Stop: Right hand and palm thrust outward and down from the body with the right facing the riders
behind.

Slow Down/Ease Off: Right hand thrust outward from the body and may include using an up and down  movement of the arm &
with the palm parallel to the pavement.

Attention: Left (or Right) hand 'patting' the top of the rider's head (or helmet). If no other Hand Signal then this means (Bear
Sign). Point at mouth means (Hungry). Point at gas tank means (Need Gas Stop). Point at 'self' means (Need to Stop).

Move Into Lane - aka: Lane Change: When merging onto Interstates or ANY multi lane road, the Ride Leader will indicate the
Lane the formation is to move into by POINTING at the Lane. Be aware that it is sometimes necessary to move into the first
available lane AND THEN move into the NEXT LANE; so TWO SIGNALS will occur one after the other (1) Point to 1st lane, and
when the formation is assembled, immediately give (2) LEFT-TURN   (see above) signal to indicate a LANE CHANGE.

Speed Up: Left arm upright, bent at elbow, and INDEX FINGER used to make CIRCLE MOTION to INDICATE formation is to SPEED
UP. Formation is to increase speed - for various reasons, such as 'Prepare to Pass', or 'MOVE INTO LANE', or for any other
reason determined by the Ride Leader as necessary.

Pass Signal: The "Speed Up" signal is given -- then Hand & Finger is POINTED AHEAD to indicate formation is to pass. This
combination of signals is most often preceded by the Ride Leader turning on his signal (such as done on a Lane Change) to
indicate to the formation to PREPARE FOR A LANE CHANGE - SIC PASSING. All riders should turn on their turn signals when this
occurs, but the pass or turn is not initiated until the signal to turn or pass is given and the Ride Leader initiates the action.

Road Hazard: This signal that can be initiated by ANYONE. Anyone seeing a hazardous condition on the road surface (road kill,
oil, gravel, debris, water, ice, significant pot hole, etc.) will POINT at it using the INDEX FINGER.  -- AND if this in not practical,
use a FOOT removed from the bike's peg or floorboard to point at the hazard. Those behind you can use EITHER the finger or
foot to pass on the hazard signal.

Formation Hazard: This signal can also be initiated by anyone. The signal is initiated by a Rider POINTING at a  perceived
hazard. IT'S PURPOSE IS TO MAKE THE FORMATION "AWARE" of possible hazards... and ANYONE can  so indicate or POINT to
such a perceived possible hazard. It may be a such as an intersecting vehicle (a vehicle   coming in from a side road that MAY
pose a danger or hazard to the ride formation), a kid on a 4-wheeler running along side the road who doesn't seem to notice
the approaching formation of Riders, a dog running out   from a farm house to bark at the bikes passing, or children playing
too close to the road.

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