quickie
From: Mountain View To: Mountain View
Driving Distance: 26.8 miles Time: 50 minutes


I really think you could call this a Nooner if you ate at Codys.
 
So what do you do when you only have an hour?  A quickie.  This was the poker run for the 2008 Mountain Music and Motorcycle Weekend.  Don't let the hour fool you.  This is a good ride.  Personally, I use this one to clean my head after I've had "one of those days".  It is also a great "bug run" at night.   Leaving Mountain View North on AR 5, head for the river.  At the top of the mountain you will enjoy one of the most scenic views on all the White River rides as you drop off into Allison.  Turn LEFT, West on AR 14 this will lead you up Government Mountain and through the Ozark National Forest to Fifty-Six.  Fifty-Six, home of the famous Blanchard Springs Caverns is a must see.  If you have time, ride down to the creek.  Be sure to see the dam and springs.  On a hot day take a dip in the swimming hole or picnic in the day use area.  In the campground you will have the opportunity to ride through the creek on a concrete low water bridge.  Remember this is a quickie; you only have time to ride, too bad.  Just past Fifty-Six turn LEFT, South at Roasting Ear Rd. toward the industrial park.  This is a curve filled steep ride over two creeks and mountain views that will make you pull over to take a deep breath.  At Newnata you will intersect AR 66 turn LEFT, East back to town.  You still have two more creeks to cross and a road carved into the base of the Blue Mountain Ridgeline back to Mountain View.
 
ATTENTION:  There are pull offs on all roads in the Ozarks, however most are gravel.  Heavy rains also "wash" gravel onto highways.  Be careful on the curves.  Lots of folks let their dogs run free here in the hills and occasionally a cow or a horse.  Watch for the unexpected, especially our native White Tail deer.  They can't run on blacktop but they sure can jump.  Depending on the time of year you ride; you may see RV's, big trucks, road construction, hunters in orange, or someone sitting in the middle of the road taking a picture.  Share the road and don't be surprised if everyone you meet waves or "takes the middle out of your lane".  We joke about paying taxes on both sides of the road.  Every town has a good place to eat or as we call it "coffee".  Be sure to check for the pie in season and "today's special".  Enjoy your place in the Mountains.


Time Distance Instruction
9:00 AM 0.0  1   Depart Mountain View on SR-66 [W Main St] (West) for 43 yds
9:00 AM 0.1 Turn RIGHT (North-West) onto SR-87 [Lancaster Ave] for 0.3 mi
9:01 AM 0.3 Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-87 [Gaylor St] for 1.5 mi
9:03 AM 1.8 Bear RIGHT (North-West) onto SR-87 for 8.0 mi
9:16 AM 9.8 Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-14 for 1.3 mi
9:18 AM 11.1  2   At Fifty-six, stay on SR-14 (West) for 0.5 mi
9:19 AM 11.6 Turn LEFT (West) onto Roasting Ear Rd for 1.5 mi
9:22 AM 13.1 Turn LEFT (South) onto CR-83 for 3.9 mi
9:32 AM 16.9 Turn RIGHT (South-West) onto Oak Grove Rd for 0.6 mi
9:34 AM 17.6 Road name changes to CR-83 [Oak Grove Rd] for 0.7 mi
9:36 AM 18.2 Turn LEFT (East) onto SR-66 for 65 yds
9:37 AM 18.3  3   At Newnata, stay on SR-66 (East) for 8.6 mi
9:50 AM 26.8  4   Arrive Mountain View
   


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