Talimena Scenic Drive
54 miles of ridgetop two-lane across the Ouachita Mountains between Mena, AR and Talihina, OK — sustained 2,000-ft views and zero commercial traffic.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Mena, AR (east end)
Eastern terminus town — full services, fuel, and the obligatory motorcycle-friendly diners along Main Street.
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Mountaintop lodge and park at 2,681 ft — restaurant, lodging, and the highest point in Arkansas accessible by paved road.
Rich Mountain Lookout Tower
Fire lookout with a 360-degree view across both Oklahoma and Arkansas Ouachitas — short walk from a pull-off.
Horsethief Springs
Historic CCC-built spring and picnic area at 2,400 ft — shaded stop for lunch under oak/hickory canopy.
Winding Stair Mountain
Major ridge crossing with a sweeping panorama south into the Kiamichi Mountains — restrooms at the picnic area.
Talihina, OK (west end)
Western terminus near Talihina — fuel and food a few miles west of where the scenic drive officially ends.
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Runs are rider-logged & GPS-traced in the app
Ride your own ride — times are rider-logged & GPS-traced, never a race on public roads.
Shot by the riders who've run it.
Riders upload photos to their profile and tag the road or stop — tagged shots show up here automatically.