Sylamore Scenic Byway

Sylamore Scenic Byway

Sylamore Scenic Byway highlighted in red
Route information
Length: 26.5 mi[2] (42.6 km)
Existed: February 8, 1989[1] – present
Major junctions
North end: Hwy. 5 at Calico Rock
South end: FSR 1110 at Blanchard Springs Caverns
Highway system

Arkansas Highway System
Interstates • US • State
Business • Spurs • Scenic

The Sylamore Scenic Byway is one of ten Arkansas Scenic Byways. The route runs through the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas for 26.5 miles (42.6 km), almost all in Stone County.[2] It passes through undeveloped forest land as a scenic route to Blanchard Springs Caverns.

Route description

The route begins at Calico Rock and runs south along Arkansas Highway 5. AR 5 meets AR 14 in Sylamore, and the byway follows AR 14 into the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The route continues as Forest Service Road 1110 to the Blanchard Springs Caverns, where it terminates.

History

The Sylamore Scenic Byway was designated National Forest Scenic Byway on February 8, 1989.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Staff. "Official Designations". Sylamore Scenic Byway. Federal Highway Administration. 
  2. ^ a b Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (PDF). Stone County (Map). http://www.arkansashighways.com/maps/counties/county%20PDFs/StoneCounty.pdf#. Retrieved August 27, 2009.