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United States AR-88 / OK-1 Difficulty: 7/10

Talimena National Scenic Byway

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.

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Distance
Distance
54 mi
87 km total run
Turns
Turns
160
3.0 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
2,681 ft
Rich Mountain
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 7/10
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CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Talihina, OK End: Mena, AR
Elevation Profile 750 – 2,681 ft
SUMMIT 2,681 FT
Rich Mountain
Apex Density Index 3.0 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Kent Powersports of Austin ~367 mi
Kyle, United States • +1-512-268-8609
Central Texas Touring Service | Emergency Tire & Mounting | Master Technicians
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM, Polaris
Destination Cycle ~403 mi
Kerrville, United States • +1-830-896-2453
Twisted Sisters Pit Stop | Emergency Tire Mounting | Suspension Tuning
Brands: All Brands, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, Dunlop, Michelin
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Two Wheels of Suches (TWoS) ~625 mi
Suches, GA

The holy ground of Southeast sport touring, nestled off GA-60 in the Chattahoochee National Forest. An exclusively two-wheeled sanctuary where evening campfires buzz with tire pressure debates, apex line critiques on Wolf Pen Gap, and warm camaraderie among long-haul Gold Wing tourers and dual-sport explorers.

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Start Point Talihina, OK 34.7522, -95.0436
Summit / High Point Rich Mountain 2,681 FT Summit
End Destination Mena, AR 34.5858, -94.2375
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Talimena National Scenic Byway?

Talimena National Scenic Byway spans 54 miles and packs approximately 160 curves (3.0 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 750 ft - 2,681 ft (Rich Mountain) and technical rating 7/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Talihina, OK (Latitude 34.7522, Longitude -95.0436) and finishes at Mena, AR (Latitude 34.5858, Longitude -94.2375).

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