This 73‑mile Current River Loop ride heads north out of Winona and makes a wide, scenic loop around the Current River Conservation Area before bringing you back into town. The route blends forested hills, quiet backroads, and that unmistakable Ozarks mix of tight curves and open stretches. Riding around the conservation area gives you long views, shaded valleys, and the kind of peaceful, lightly traveled pavement that makes this part of Missouri such a joy on two wheels. It’s a satisfying mid‑length loop that feels remote without ever being too far from civilization.