Easy drive. Amazing views. Not for those who do not like heights.

This ride tours the scenic country surrounding Greers Ferry Lake. Departing from the bustling community of Heber Springs the ride makes a long sustained climb along wood lined roadway reaching a summit just past Ida. You’ll continue on challenging, rolling asphalt though the towns of Greers Ferry and Pearson eventually returning to Heber Springs. Heber Springs, Drasco and Greers Ferry are the best spots along the tour to make pit stops and find services.

Departing from Havana this ride climbs into the Ozark National Forest to the summit of Mount Magazine. You’ll encounter reasonably steep grades as this road winds through dense woodlands and roughly fifteen miles of downhill excitement as you return to the farmlands below. Atop Mount Magazine you’ll find a full service lodge, cabin rentals and restaurants. The return to Havana is a meandering course through pastoral landscapes.

The ride from Harrison to Jasper also known fondly as the Jasper Disaster takes you through the flat farm country and then climbs steeply into Ozark hills. There are a few sustained climbs on this ride experienced as you pass from valley to valley. Grab a snack as you pass through Jasper as services are few and far between for he rest of the journey.

The Bikes, Blues, and Bayous bicycle tour is held annually in Greenwood and Leflore counties. There is a 20-mile, 46-mile, and 62-mile course available. You can either enter to join this race or choose to do it on your own time. It is a beautiful ride with fantastic scenery and many great views. You will cross through forested areas, vast agricultural lands, cross rivers, pass through quaint towns, as well as the historic downtown of Greenwood. Parking is available on the street and is free throughout all of the downtown area. The ride is almost completely flat with very minor and gentle elevation changes.

This stout climb takes you from the community of Mena into the mountains of the Ouachita National Forest. At the summit of this ride you’ll find Queen Wilhelmina State Park located atop the second highest mountain in Arkansas. Along the ride and from the top many nice views are to be enjoyed. Lodging is available at the state park.

This cycle tour takes you through some of the scenic country between the Arkansas River and the Ouachita National Forest. Beginning in Perry the route starts you on flat pavement but near the ten-mile mark a stout climb begins taking you to the summit of Petit Jean State Park. A speedy descent takes you back to the farmlands below where you’ll finish off the circuit. You’ll find facilities for pit sops in the community of Oppello and at the Petit Jean State Park Visitors Center.

Shelby Farms Greenline is built upon the bed of a former CSX Railroad line, which was abandoned in 2001. It is paved, shady and offers pleasant scenery in a peaceful setting. Wildlife abounds and it is enjoyed by all ages.

This ride offers cyclist an excellent tour of Ozark hill country. Beginning in Flippin the tour takes you past agricultural lands surrounding Fallen Ash Road and then heads north out of Summit where you’ll find rolling hills and dense woodlands. The distant extent of the ride is Dodd City where you’ll begin to work your way back on winding roadway passing briefly by Bull Shoals Lake.

This tour through beautiful Ozark hill country is known for its excellent views, stout climbs and rural charm. The challenge starts right out of the gate in Jasper with the route gaining over one thousand feet in less than four miles. You’ll then descend and pass through the farming community of Mount Sherman and come to the Buffalo National River. Another challenging climb begins as you leave Boxley and once surmounted you are treated to miles of undulating roadway that returns you to Jasper.