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4.47 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.47
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Highway 125

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Mar 31, 2006

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2 McR Points
June 8, 2012
Fantastic ride. Brand new black top for about 30…
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June 23, 2010
Top 10 road I've been on. I love me some…
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Written Directions

Really easy to describe and find ... just get yourself to Sparta, MO (about 20 miles southeast of Springfield). From Sparta take State Route 125 south all the way into Yellville, Arkansas ... about 60 beautiful miles.

Scenery

The many hills of the Ozarks, as well as the wide variety of vegetation, makes this a really enjoyable ride. Travels a good bit through the Mark Twain National Forest. This is one ride not to be missed!

Drive Enjoyment

Many, Many twists and curves, in what is surely one of the best roads in the Ozarks. Certainly one of the local favorites for a great time enjoying the local roads and hills. Continuing into Arkansas will bring you to an old ferry which will take you across Bull Shoals Lake. Offers a great chance to stop and rest.

Tourism Opportunities

Several small towns along the way provide an opportunity to stop and grab a beverage or a bite to eat. This is not the main reason to travel this route.

Motorcycle Road Additional info

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather . - Missouri Division of Tourism (314-751-4133).
 

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FLHRCI03
April 14, 2020
217 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
They said they could here my wife screaming 4 bikes behind us came out of springfield and crossed on the ferry and rode to Harrison back up to springfield
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ozarkdiver
August 22, 2020
214 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
I've ridden all over the Ozarks but never thought of this road until I saw a review on this website. A beautiful ride from Yellville, AR up to Sparta, MO. Just before the Missouri border you'll cross Peel Ferry on Bull Shoals Lake. Don't worry, it's free and runs every day. Plus they tend to put the bikes on the front of the ferry to unload first (so you don't get stuck behind grandma). I'm from Arkansas and hate to say it, but the Missouri section is really the nicest part of the ride, for both scenery and curves. Anytime I ride to Missouri, I always do this route if possible.
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dughink
March 15, 2021
27 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Good ride. Good Scenery. Watch out for gravel from driveways and area folks not accustomed to sharing the whole road. In the fall watch out for Bambi.
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