Hillbilly Hangout - AR

[OldJeff]

Well, this is really a deep subject, as it happens on top of a mountain. I figured had best display this gut busting video first, before processing the good stuff. Don't hurt yourself laughing!

The Top of the Mountain Turn Around.

[video=youtube;rV5AbKKo-rk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV5AbKKo-rk[/video]

BWHAHAHA!!!! Thanks OCR! I think,,,,

 

[SergeantChuck]

BWHAHAHA!!!! Thanks OCR! I think,,,,

As long as you can laugh about it now it's all good. I'm sure you weren't happy at the time. I've dropped mine three times. Number four is just around the corner. LOL

 

[OldJeff]

Actually I was laughing the whole time, esp. when I rolled on to my back with my feet in the air. I felt like a turtle To be honest, I had been off my game all morning and just wasn't in tune with the bike. That little drop took the pressure off and I rode a lot better afterwards.

 

[Old Can Ride]

As long as you can laugh about it now it's all good. I'm sure you weren't happy at the time. I've dropped mine three times. Number four is just around the corner. LOL

I am also a member of the "Have Club", but I ain't got enough toes and fingers to count how many times. The "Have Not's" will be joining us shortly.

 

[Old Can Ride]

Old Jeff's Lunch ride. Food, so you know I was there even though I was completely lost the whole time.

[video=youtube;LfxBUxNPU08]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfxBUxNPU08[/video]

 

[jggassert]

Old Jeff's Lunch ride. Food, so you know I was there even though I was completely lost the whole time.

[video=youtube;LfxBUxNPU08]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfxBUxNPU08[/video]

Great video...great soundtrack!


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[Garydj]

I am here at the Hub now. My ride down was sadly 4 lane highway for all but the last 7 miles on AR 7. I can't recommend the Hub for mid week stays. The restaurant doesn't open until Thursday so I will have to ride for any food I need.

Tomorrow I will see some of what the area roads have to offer.


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[Bug Dr.]

Gary, Ummmmmmm, you're a little late.
Mike

 

[Old Can Ride]

Gary, no one knows these back roads better than the Bug Dr, he lives near by. I would PM the Bug Dr for road numbers. A must see is the Oark Café in the middle of the mountains.

 

[Garydj]

Better late than never they say! I am sorry to have missed the group as that is as much fun as the roads. OCR I will look for the Orak cafe for sure.
I think that must be Oark Cafe!


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[Old Can Ride]

Here is a picture of the café, it is the oldest in Arkansas. I accidently erased the video I had of the ride.

 

[Garydj]

I set my Garmin for Oark and took off after breakfast. Unbeknownst to me the Garmin decided I wanted to go the back way in and I found myself on 6 miles of the worst gravel and dirt road I have ever seen. Have I told you how much I HATE gravel? Nevertheless I did not drop my NC but it was close several times!

After a lunch of a hamburger and fries I set of south through Clarksville and Russellville and back up 7 to the hub. In the process I got a good sampling of AR roads.


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[Bug Dr.]

Here are a few pictures. Not sure why I didn't take more......guess I was too busy riding

Falling Water Road

Falling Water Falls

Hwy 7 Overlook

Can't wait to do it again.
Mike

 

[bamamate]

Video of the first day's ride up to the Hub with Bug Dr

[video=youtube_share;RlukzH4qSoQ]http://youtu.be/RlukzH4qSoQ[/video]

 

[Ed Up]

Very nice!!

 

[backtochain]

I used to tour Arkansas every spring from 2001-2006. Then I got hooked on the Rockies ever since. I'm due for a trip there. The last time in 06 it rained for 5 days straight but I didn't mine at all especially when it was 40 degrees warmer than MN. I still headed up Magazine Mountain in what turned out to be some very heavy fog. Great roads in Ark.
I'm trying to remember a campground where you would cross a creek to get to it. I thought it was South from Jasper on Hwy. 7 where I always stayed while touring the state.
You guy's know the location?

 

[SergeantChuck]

I'm trying to remember a campground where you would cross a creek to get to it. I thought it was South from Jasper on Hwy. 7 where I always stayed while touring the state.
You guy's know the location?

Is it one of these? Buffalo National River

 

[SergeantChuck]

Here's another list. Fees & Reservations - Buffalo National River (U.S. National Park Service)

 

[backtochain]

Thank you for the info! I didn't find the location but the sites I will use for my next trip.

Upon rereading my initial post I stated "cross a creek" when actually I met go through the creek. There was a slab of concrete several inches below the water that made easy access to the camp. Anyways thanks for your efforts. When I carve out the time to scoot down there , I'll give you a heads-up. Safe travels...Craig.

 

[Bug Dr.]

Probably talking about Haw Creek Falls Campground on Hwy 123. You cross a low water bridge to get to the campground.

C'mon down and we'll go for a ride.
Mike