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The Atlas/Arkansas/Sylamore Scenic Byway (AR-5/AR-14)

Sylamore Scenic Byway (AR-5/AR-14)

154 mi
Length
5
Verified stops
1,390 ft
High point
Scenic
Road type

The Sylamore Scenic Byway is a 26.5-mile National Forest scenic byway in Stone County that runs from Blanchard Springs Caverns south through the Sylamore Ranger District of the Ozark National Forest to Calico Rock on the White River. The route follows Forest Service Road 1110 out of the caverns, then transitions to AR-14 and AR-5, hugging the White River along dramatic limestone cliffs before climbing back to a ridge-top finish. Near Allison the road drops to river level where the White River runs deeply entrenched below high bluffs. Riders on the Push Mountain Road loop naturally combine this byway with AR-341 and AR-14 for a full north-central Arkansas day.

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Mile 0.0

Omaha

A quiet starting point in the Arkansas hill country where you can top off fuel before heading into the byway.

Mile 45.0

Yellville

A small county seat offering fuel, food, and a good resting point near the Buffalo National River corridor.

Mile 90.0

Fifty-Six

A remote community nestled in the Ozark hills, marking the heart of the scenic byway and a good stretch-your-legs stop.

Mile 135.0

Desha

A peaceful rural community near the end of the route where the Ozark terrain begins to level out.

Mile 150.0

Maple Springs

The southern terminus of the byway, offering a quiet finish to the ride through the Arkansas Ozarks.

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