This 49‑mile Current River to Lesterville ride starts at the junction of Highway 19 and County Road A, just northeast of the Sunklands Conservation Area, and immediately settles into the kind of two‑lane rhythm that makes the Ozarks special. As you head northeast on CR‑A, the pavement meanders through the Mark Twain National Forest, giving you long stretches of untouched scenery, deep woods, and that quiet, remote feeling you only get in a true National Forest setting. The curves are steady, the traffic is light, and the sense of being tucked into the landscape makes this a ride that feels both peaceful and immersive from start to finish.