St. Francis Scenic Byway
Arkansas
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Byway Details
- Designation
- National Forest Scenic Byway
- Length
- 24 mi in Arkansas
- Managed by
- Forest Service
About St. Francis Scenic Byway
St. Francis Scenic Byway is a 23.9-mile National Forest Scenic Byway in Arkansas, managed by the Forest Service. The route passes through the town of Marianna, which makes a natural starting point or stop along the way. For comfortable driving weather, aim for spring or fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Marianna put April highs around 72°F and October highs around 75°F, while July and August typically climb to about 91°F. Two stops sit just off the route. Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area, about 0.3 miles away, offers pier fishing. La Purchase Baseline, roughly 0.6 miles away, is a short hike.
Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–81°F and lows of 43–62°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Marianna 2 S, AR weather station, 2.4 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan49° high32° low
- Feb54° high35° low
- Mar63° high43° low
- Apr72° high52° low
- May81° high62° low
- Jun88° high69° low
- Jul91° high72° low
- Aug91° high70° low
- Sep85° high63° low
- Oct75° high52° low
- Nov62° high42° low
- Dec52° high35° low
Nearby
- Bear Creek Lake Recreation AreaPier fishing0.3 mi
- La Purchase BaselineHiking0.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)
