Missouri Route 125 & The Peel Ferry
A roller-coaster ridgeline ride through Mark Twain National Forest that drops to the shores of Bull Shoals Lake, ending with a voyage on the Peel Ferry—the last operating public toll-free ferry boat in Arkansas. Technical off-camber curves and pristine lake views.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Missouri Route 125 & The Peel Ferry? ▼
Missouri Route 125 & The Peel Ferry spans 42 miles and packs approximately 150 curves (3.6 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 700 ft - 1,450 ft and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Chadwick / Sparta, MO (Latitude 36.92, Longitude -93.07) and finishes at Peel Ferry / AR-125 Landing, AR (Latitude 36.4319, Longitude -92.7931).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.