Location: Lake Maumelle Pinnacle State Park
Type: Road
Length: 56.00 miles
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Starting from Pinnacle Mountain State park and following this classic route counter clockwise yields a challenging yet rewarding ride. The first 5 miles of this ride don't offer much shoulder, hang in there it all opens up from there on. At Monnie Springs which is Mile 7 into the ride, turn right on Ross Hollow Road. This is where the climbing starts. Keep chugging until you pop back out on 300 at Little Italy. Here you will find rolling hills that lead you to Wye Mountain. This is the intersection of 113 and 300 head North toward Pleasant Valley and brace your self with a wicked fun decent. Be careful not to miss your left hand turn onto 216 right after the end of the Descent, its easy to whip right by it. Proceed on what is a fairly flat ride heading to Hwy 10 along some grazing areas. This is a great stretch to grab a bar or a gel. Once you are back on Hwy 10 brace your self for a pretty good climb right around Thornberg. Once you top this stinker out you will proceed toward Lake Sylvia and keep following Hwy 10 to Williams Junction. The honor system is alive and well and the General store on the intersection of Hwy 10 and 9. There is a cyclist fund under the counter. If you are stuck there needing a drink or snack you can barrow from the Jar under the counter, or you can leave a donation for someone else. From here you will follow Hwy 10 East toward Little Rock. There is a good shoulder but it is compromised by "Wake Up" strips in the shoulder in some areas. This is a great opportunity to experience the cobbles of Roubaix if you wish. Once the Hwy 10 rolling hills are over things start to level out, look for Barrett Road on your left and head back to where you started at Pinnacle Mountain State Park.

Total Climb 2425'

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