Eureka Springs-Beaver Town-Beaver Lake Route

Map: http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ar/eureka%20springs/708128874629829530
Mileage: Approximately 27
Climbing: 2622' 
Terrain: Well, it's Eureka Springs. Several hills, but none really long. Steep hills are short. The group I road with all agreed, call this a moderately difficult ride.
Road Safety: I'd have to rate Eureka Springs traffic a "biker friendly". No one honked at us to get out of the way. Most gave us plenty of room when passing. As with all rides, I'd highly suggest you have a mirror!
If you are into mountain biking, you should check out the annual Fat Tire event in Eureka Springs.

 We started our ride, by riding down a popular side route through town. The big building on the hill is the Crescent Hotel. There's a lot of history with this hotel. It was once a hospital. My grand father had a brother who died at this hotel when it was a hospital, as he was there with an appendicitis attack. His name was King David Plumlee. They claim the hotel is haunted! Here's link to their web site:  http://www.crescent-hotel.com/

 The roads through the residential sections of Eureka Springs are VERY narrow. Many houses do not even have a front yard!

Photo taken by David of Jerrie, Russ and myself in down town Eureka Springs. I'm putting on my "thug" look.

 The down-town area of Eureka Springs.

 Heading out of town on hwy 23 north.

 Hwy 23 has moderate traffic. The shoulder is narrow in many places.

 Jerrie and Russ stopping to check out an interesting building. See photo below.

 Hwy 187 is more of a "country road". Road has lots of curves, traffic is fairly slow, so I felt safe.

 You want to stay ON the road here, not get on the shoulder, or you might end up at the bottom of the hill!

 Table Rock Lake, at the town of Beaver, Arkansas.

 David riding over the suspension bridge over Table Rock Lake to Beaver.

 The store at Beaver, the "Beaver Town Inn & Trading Post".

 Inside the store. They have a few interesting photos of the area, and refreshments.

 Wouldn't you like to be post master here? Open 2 1/2 hours a week, or so it seems.

 Heading west on 187. Several moderate hills to climb.

 One of the steeper, but shorter hills.

 One of my favorite signs! Down hill!

 A view of the hwy 62 bridge over the White River, seen from 187.

 Beaver Lake.

 Beaver dam.

 The view off Beaver dam.

 A scuba shop and store with snacks. Also noticed they have pizza.

 The Eureka Springs area is a huge wedding destination.

 Stopping at the RiverLake Outdoor Center, at the hwy 62/187 intersection.

I am going to need to invest in a better video camera set up. Riding down a hill, hand-holding a camera is not real safe.

Thorncrown Chapel is just west of Eureka Springs. It's a must see for anyone visiting Eureka! Their web site:
http://www.thorncrown.com/

"Ride Quietly" is aimed at the many motorcyclist who visit Eureka.