The Winona Scenic Drive is a stunning backroads tour through the Ouachita National Forest. The gorgeous vistas and tunnels of trees makes this a perfect drive. Let’s take the tour through this lovely area and see what scenic beauty awaits.
Along the eastern corridor of the Ouachita National Forest resides a hidden gem of a scenic drive.
Courtesy of Author The Winona Scenic Drive is a lovely backroad between Highway 7 and 9 near Jessieville. For directions, use this map.
The 27-mile tour takes you through a winding stretch of gravel road that’s filled with scenic stops.
Courtesy of Author Eight scenic stops line the drive including gorgeous mountaintop lookouts and overviews of the nearby lakes.
There are quite a few forks but chances of getting lost are slim.
Courtesy of Author Just follow the designated “Auto Tour” signs along the way. It wouldn’t hurt to use this pamphlet as well.
Most of the vistas are quick detours.
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If you’re wanting more of an adventure, take the Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
Courtesy of Author This trailhead follows alongside the drive but then veers off to a better view of Flatside Pinnacle.
The scenic drive does has a handful of campsites if you need to stop awhile.
Courtesy of Author These are great spots if you’re needing to take a picnic break.
This would be a perfect day trip to add to your weekend camping trip.
AllTrails/Aaron Roberts The drive is easily accessible from the nearby Lake Sylvia or Lake Winona campsites.
Regardless of how long you’re staying in the area, this scenic drive is a lovely escape.
Courtesy of Author The winding gravel road and stunning vistas make this trip picture-perfect.
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The Winona Scenic Drive is a lovely backroad between Highway 7 and 9 near Jessieville. For directions, use this map.
Eight scenic stops line the drive including gorgeous mountaintop lookouts and overviews of the nearby lakes.
Just follow the designated “Auto Tour” signs along the way. It wouldn’t hurt to use this pamphlet as well.
This trailhead follows alongside the drive but then veers off to a better view of Flatside Pinnacle.
These are great spots if you’re needing to take a picnic break.
AllTrails/Aaron Roberts
The drive is easily accessible from the nearby Lake Sylvia or Lake Winona campsites.
The winding gravel road and stunning vistas make this trip picture-perfect.
If you’re near the Hot Springs area, then you’ll definitely want to find this delicious hidden gem.
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