08/28/2026
🚴♂️ Perry County is getting noticed by Arkansas cyclists!
We’re excited to see Bike Arkansas Magazine highlighting one of the great gravel riding experiences right here in Perry County - the route from Lake Sylvia Recreation Area through the Ouachita National Forest and Flatside Wilderness to the historic Hollis Country Store!
This ride offers exactly what makes cycling in our part of Arkansas so special: quiet gravel roads, beautiful forests, challenging hills, winding routes and the opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of the Ouachita Mountains.
And at the end of the ride? A well-earned stop at one of our oldest businesses in Perry County - the historic Hollis Country Store, where Donnie & Gena Crain are ready to welcome cyclists with a legendary fried bologna sandwich, an old-fashioned soft drink and homemade pie...
As Bike Arkansas points out, the nearly 100-year-old country store once served the rural community, including CCC/WPA workers — and today it continues to be a favorite gathering place for those exploring Arkansas by bicycle, motorcycle and automobile.
Great gravel riding is just another reason to discover Perry County. Whether you're looking for a challenging cycling adventure, a scenic motorcycle ride, a quiet backroad or an authentic Arkansas experience, you'll find it here!
Perry County, Arkansas - Rural Arkansas at Its Best, Just a Stone's Throw from Little Rock!
For more information on our other great bicycle rides here in Perry County, visit our website - link in the comments!