Talimena Scenic Drive - Oklahoma
Talimena Scenic Drive - Oklahoma is a National Forest Scenic Byway in Oklahoma. Within Oklahoma it covers roughly 35 miles. The map below shows its route. Use “Plan a drive” to open it in the Road Sorties route planner — already routing along Talimena Scenic Drive - Oklahoma with scenic roads turned on, ready to add your own stops.
The Oklahoma side of the Talimena National Scenic Byway climbs from Talihina along the crest of the Winding Stair Mountains through the Ouachita National Forest toward the Arkansas line. The ridgetop road delivers long views over forested mountains, with the lodge at Queen Wilhelmina State Park near the high point. Fall color along the crest is the big seasonal draw.
- Winding Stair Mountains
- Ouachita National Forest
- Talihina
- ridgetop views
- fall color
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What is a National Forest Scenic Byway?
National Forest Scenic Byways are routes designated by the U.S. Forest Service that thread through the mountains, canyons and old growth of America's national forests and grasslands.