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Arkansas Highway 155
Arkansas Highway 155 (AR 155 and Hwy. 155) is a designation for four state highways in Arkansas. The northernmost segment of runs from Mount Nebo State Park to AR 22 in Dardanelle. A second segment in Yell County of connects Highway 7 and Highway 154. A third segment runs from AR 10 near Casa to Petit Jean State Park. The fourth segment is a spur from Highway 60 south to an area near Deberrie. Route description Mount Nebo State Park to Dardanelle The route begins at Sunset Point on the north rim of Mount Nebo, in its respective state park, Mount Nebo State Park. It is surrounded by a dense forest while on the mountain and passes near the historic Mt. Nebo State Park Pavilion, the visitor center, and other points of interest in the park. Highway 155 winds down the mountain on eleven hairpin curves with very steep grades, as much as 18% in places. There are no alternative routes, as Route 155 is the only road up or down the mountain. As a result, the route is a pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Nebo State Park
Located near Dardanelle, Arkansas and rising about above the mountain valleys of west-central Arkansas to an elevation of about above sea level, Mount Nebo has views of Lake Dardanelle, the Arkansas River and the surrounding mountain ridges. Atop this biblically named plateau is Mount Nebo State Park. Developed as a resort area in the late 19th century, it became a state park in 1928, its early development spearheaded by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Park activities include hiking, camping, and other outdoor pursuits. History Mount Nebo is a flat-topped mountain about west of the city of Dardanelle, from which it is accessed by Arkansas Highway 155. The mountaintop is roughly in the shape of an apostrophe or teardrop, with a point at its northwesterly tip, and a wide south-facing base, from which curving sides trend north to northwest. A few hundred feet below the summit is a "bench", or slightly wider terrace, from which the shoulders of the mount slope steeply dow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highway 155, Mount Nebo State Park 003
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