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Talimena National Scenic Byway
United States · AR-88 / OK-1
Races along the ridgeline crest of Rich Mountain and Winding Stair Mountain in the Ouachita National Forest. Cresting at 2,681 feet at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, it features undulating high-speed sweepers, dozens of scenic overlooks, and panoramic vistas into two states.
Talimena National Scenic Byway runs 54 miles between Talihina, OK and Mena, AR. We count about 160 corners along it, which is flowing rather than tight. Committed riding: real corners, real consequences.
Tank-bag quick reference
- StartTalihina, OK34.7522, -95.0436
- High750 ft - 2,681 ft (Rich Mountain)elevation range
- EndMena, AR34.5858, -94.2375
T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.
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Questions riders ask
- How long does Talimena National Scenic Byway take to ride?
- About 54 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.
- Where does Talimena National Scenic Byway start and end?
- It runs between Talihina, OK and Mena, AR. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.
- Is Talimena National Scenic Byway a twisty road?
- We count about 160 corners across 54 miles, which is flowing rather than tight.
- Is there a GPX file for Talimena National Scenic Byway?
- Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.
Where these numbers come from
Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.