The Van Buren Loop is located in Southeast Missouri. Starting in Van Buren, this loop heads West on Highway 60 for a quick ride to Winona. In Winona, the route turns North for a fun ride up Highway 19, a popular motorcycling road, into Eminence.
From Eminence the path turns South to skirt the edge of the Mark Twain National Forest all the way through Alton and beyond. The road on this stretch alternates between flowing curves and tight twisties. Beyond Alton, the route continues slightly South to explore the back roads near the Arkansas border before turning North back into the National Forest.
The last leg is a great stretch of road back North through the National Forest, with very few crossroads and tons of awesome curves. At the end of this section is a short ride on Highway 60 back to the starting point in Van Buren.
Motorcycle Rides, Missouri, Ozarks, Eminence, Birch Tree, Winona, Alton, Gatewood, Mammoth Spring, Doniphan
Location: Southeast Missouri
Approximate Mileage: 180 miles
Estimated Riding Time: 4.0 Hours
Surface: Paved
Attractions:
Mark Twain National Forest
Van Buren: Ozark National Riverways Visitor Center, Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo
Eminence: Mahan Roadside Park