MOUNTAINBURG TO OARK – 103 MILES

Departing Mountainburg, the main route climbs via pristine twisty pavement, connecting to flowy dirt roads as you cruise along Hurricane Creek Rd. White Rock is a must see, featuring cabins, camping, and spectacular views with a nice general store (day use fee required).

Meander through the dense forest on amazing dirt roads and twisty pavement as you spin past Shores Lake with a great overlook. Apple Tree Rd is a great stretch of dirt passing by a picture-worthy rock arch before you cross the bridge over the Mulberry River into Turner Bend for fuel and supplies.

The final stretch of Section 3 features flowy gravel roads and nice pavement past Horsehead Lake, followed by a rocky climb heading north, with scenic Hwy 103 leading to the small town of Oark. This legendary general store features fuel, supplies, and the best home cooking around. Aside from a few cabin rentals, there is no lodging here, so riders may wish to plan for traditional lodging off-route in Ozark or Clarksville.