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United States AR-23 Difficulty: 8/10

The Arkansas Pig Trail Scenic Byway

Carves through the heart of the Boston Mountains in the Ozark National Forest. Famous for an unbroken canopy of hardwood trees that forms a natural tunnel over the highway, steep hairpin turns, dramatic drop-offs, and switchbacks crossing the Mulberry River.

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Distance
Distance
24 mi
39 km total run
Turns
Turns
130
5.4 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
2,200 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 8/10
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Start: Ozark / I-40, AR End: Brashears / Huntsville, AR
Elevation Profile 400 – 2,200 ft
SUMMIT 2,200 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 5.4 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Kent Powersports of Austin ~445 mi
Kyle, United States • +1-512-268-8609
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Alamo City Powersports ~486 mi
Universal City, United States • +1-210-659-1996
Texas Hill Country Staging | Emergency Tire & Mounting | Full Service
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM
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Historic Tapoco Lodge & River Tavern ~556 mi
Robbinsville, NC

Legendary 1930s Alcoa stone lodge perched right on the raging rapids of the Cheoah River, 5 miles south of the Tail of the Dragon. High-end rider hospitality with roaring river vistas, stone hearths, and an upscale evening tavern where motorcyclists toast surviving 318 curves.

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Start Point Ozark / I-40, AR 35.4872, -93.8286
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 2,200 FT Summit
End Destination Brashears / Huntsville, AR 35.9861, -93.7667
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is The Arkansas Pig Trail Scenic Byway?

The Arkansas Pig Trail Scenic Byway spans 24 miles and packs approximately 130 curves (5.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 400 ft - 2,200 ft and technical rating 8/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Ozark / I-40, AR (Latitude 35.4872, Longitude -93.8286) and finishes at Brashears / Huntsville, AR (Latitude 35.9861, Longitude -93.7667).

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