Is it too late for the Talimena drive?

[Sooner67]

Headed to Arkansas this weekend should be a great ride down scenic 7 to Hot Springs then to Mena.Its always a nice ride over the Quachitas to Talahina a bunch of us do it about twice a year...

 

[hillbillfaler]

it is never to late to drive over the talimena drive

 

[papal]

Drove it this past weekend....like others have said, some patches have turned full color, but probably a couple more weeks til peak. Still amazingly beautiful and a great time.

 

[HiImSeth]

I want to ride that on my bicycle and check out the fall colors.

 

[n423]

go for it............it will be fun. Beautiful place.

 

[Rajder]

I'd say that if your going for the fall colors then the middle of November would probably be a week or two late. If your going just for the ride then go for it. Just remember to watch out for leaves on the road going around some of those corners.

 

[crimeftr]

Ok folks....thanks for all the opinions....Looks like were gonna go and have a great time no matter what... I appreciate all the help...

 

[TerryMiller]

I would have to agree with the others in that it is a beautiful drive/ride regardless of time of year. Two years ago, we went on the first weekend of November from Northern Arkansas, down Highway 71 then to Mena and back to OKC. A lot of good color that year, but it had also been a wetter year.

Have fun.

Here is a link to one photo that I took at Natural Falls State Park east of Tulsa.

http://s1190.photobucket.com/albums...y Favorites/?action=view&current=DSC_1556.jpg


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[bettingpython]

I want to ride that on my bicycle and check out the fall colors.

Oh great some moron on a push bike holding up traffic. Just what that road needs.


J/K

 

[recon3117]

The wife and I went last Tuesday and it hadn't really started, both sides were really dry so maybe they will get some rain and the leaves hang on a little longer. We did see a lot of bikes east bound and at Wilhimena State Park.
Enjoy the drive and scenery.