The Karkaghne Scenic Loop is a great ride and has a little bit of everything. The paved roads and scenic views are amazing and the gravel roads, while avoidable, are also very fun to ride. The visit to Devil’s Well is a fun road, but will be challenging to a big, road oriented bike. It is gravel with exposed rock and has some steep sections. Gas up in Salem and Centerville.
Approximate Mileage: 135 Miles
Estimated Riding Time: 3 Hours
Road Surface: Paved with gravel on the Karkaghne Scenic Loop and the road to Devil’s Well.
Gravel Avoidance:
Avoid gravel on the road to Devil's Well by not taking that out and back side trip.
Avoid gravel on the Karkaghne Scenic Loop by staying on Hwy 21 then turning Left on Hwy 49. Rejoin the route in the town of Black, MO.
Attractions:
Jadwin: Akers Ferry
Salem: Devil’s Well
Mark Twain National Forest
Motorcycle Rides, Salem, Akers, Bunker, Reynolds, Centerville, Black, Bixby, Boss, Ozarks