Written Directions
Start north of Smithville at Loop 230 and TX-71. Head north on 230/FM-153. In a quarter mile, go right to stay on FM-153. If you are coming East on Park Road 1 from Bastrop, turn left onto FM-153. FM-153 has some curves and hills and lots of deer. The road ends at TX-77; head south to La Grange and pick up La Grange-to-Belleville for more riding.
Scenery
Fine road through Central Texas ranchland with occasional sweeper curves.
Drive Enjoyment
Good pavement for a Farm-to-Market, some sweepers, little traffic, no known enforcement. Curvy places are fun if you push it but be careful - there's deer out there.
Tourism Opportunities
Smithville: Smithville Pit BBQ, 307 Royston St, Smithville. Winchester: Great steaks & atmosphere at Murphy's Steakhouse in Winchester, 204 Thomas St (north on Front St, left on Thomas). Ice cream, root beer & more atmosphere at Winchester Depot, 211 West Front St. La Grange: Prause Market BBQ, 253 W Travis St.
Motorcycle Road Additional info
This connects two other Central Texas motorcycle roads, Park Road 1 out of Bastrop and TX-159 from La Grange to Bellville through Round Top.
