This Forested Winding Road Through Southern Arkansas Will Enchant You Beyond Words
By Carol Ann Carson|Published February 13, 2019
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
It’s a well known fact that Arkansas has some of the best scenic drives in the U.S. From the Talimena to the Jasper Disaster, most of these drives are quite beloved. One of the more underrated scenic drives in Arkansas is the Hamburg Haul. This southern drive takes you through winding forested roads as well as some interesting pit stops.
With its winding curves and dense forests, the Hamburg Haul is quite the stunning drive.
The 186-mile trip begins in a tiny town called Taylor and ends further north in Fordyce. For a good map of today's drive, visit the Arkansas Motorcycling Facebook Page right here.
The close treeline makes the drive beautiful but the stops along the way keep it interesting.
There's plenty of places to stretch your legs like at the Wiggins Cabin in Crossett. The cabin had been the oldest structure in the county before a fire desecrated the site in 2002. A replica (with the original twin fireplaces) was built over the site. The Wiggins Cabin Festival takes place at the site during the fall. You'll see the cabin at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Crossett, AR 71635.
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The drive's pine forests are broken up with picturesque farms and pasture.
In addition to the natural forest in the area, tree farms are scattered throughout the drive. During the summer your family can stop to enjoy the pick-your-own vegetables at the Triple M Farms. It's located along the drive at 2383 Highway 189 N, Hamburg, AR 71646.
You'll even drive by the birthplace of the most famous Arkansas musician.
Johnny Cash's boyhood home is indeed further north in Dyess but his actual birth town is Kingsland. If you'd like to learn more about his life in the Dyess Colony read this article.
One of the quieter state parks is just a small detour from the scenic drive, too.
Marks' Mill Historic Battlefield Site is about another ten minutes after you've reached the end of the lovely Hamburg Haul. It's the perfect place for a celebratory picnic as well as a quick history lesson. Use this map for directions.
The Hamburg Haul may be a motorcyclist's dream but it's quite a gorgeous trip no matter what you're driving.
All you need to bring is a set of wheels (two or four are just fine), a good playlist, and maybe a friend or two to enjoy this stunning southern drive.
We’d love to see your roadside photos of the Hamburg Haul in our Facebook Group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.
Since you’ll be passing El Dorado, you should definitely stop at this little grill. They have the best Arkansas round steak you’ve ever ordered.
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