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.

53 mi
Length
6
Verified stops
2,680 ft
High point
Scenic
Road type

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.

Mile 0.3

Mena, AR (east end)

Eastern terminus town — full services, fuel, and the obligatory motorcycle-friendly diners along Main Street.

Mile 12.8

Queen Wilhelmina State Park

Mountaintop lodge and park at 2,681 ft — restaurant, lodging, and the highest point in Arkansas accessible by paved road.

Mile 14.1

Rich Mountain Lookout Tower

Fire lookout with a 360-degree view across both Oklahoma and Arkansas Ouachitas — short walk from a pull-off.

Mile 39.4

Horsethief Springs

Historic CCC-built spring and picnic area at 2,400 ft — shaded stop for lunch under oak/hickory canopy.

Mile 47.4

Winding Stair Mountain

Major ridge crossing with a sweeping panorama south into the Kiamichi Mountains — restrooms at the picnic area.

Mile 52.6

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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