Day 1, Sunday, June 23

After filling our bellies with breakfast and coffee, all participants in the full course and the Mini-Graveler will roll out from the University of Arkansas’s iconic Old Main lawn. We’ll leave the outskirts of Fayetteville and wind into the pastoral beauty of Washington County with its tree-canopied, shaded farm roads. Pavement turns to dirt as we enter the realm of the Ozark National Forest. We’ll overnight nestled in at Byrd’s Adventure Center, a campground along the Mulberry River.

Approx: 59 miles, 4300 ft elevation.

Fun Fact: Oark is home to the oldest General Store in the state of Arkansas, and they’ll be a part of our shin dig! People drive from out of state to eat the home cooking of Oark General Store, established in 1890.

Day 2, Monday, June 24

After leaving Byrd’s Adventure Center, enjoy breakfast like kings and queens. Let’s just say in addition to other things, PIE is on the menu. You’ll encounter some serious elevation gain, but we’ll have fun stops along the way to break up the difficulty. Considered the “mountain town” of the Ozarks, Jasper rests in the Buffalo River country, seated in Newton County and surrounded by moody green hills and what can only be explained as an energy of its own. We’ll have an elevated farm-to-table dinner waiting for you, along with live music and other activities.

Approx: 55 miles

Fun fact: Jasper’s population (as of the 2020 census) is a whopping 547 people. Newton County is home to the nation’s first national river, the Buffalo. The Buffalo is one of the few remaining unpolluted, free-flowing rivers in the continental US.

Day 3, Tuesday, June 25

After you sleep under the stars in Jasper, you’ll want to pre-game with a lot of coffee. The route stays east towards Marshall via Searcy County farm roads. Marshall is a base camp for many Ozark outdoor adventures, and we are not gonna sugarcoat it: this is THE MOST challenging ride day, with tons of elevation gain. But, we’ve got your back. As you enjoy the gravel gold, winding “over the river and through the woods” to Kenda’s Drive-in Theater, we’ll keep your motivation high with lots of rest stops, and a fun evening in downtown Marshall upon your arrival.

Approx: 61 miles

Fun Fact: Searcy County is the Chocolate Roll Capital of the World. Want to try one? Well…come do the Graveler!

Day 4, Wednesday, June 26

To reward you for your huge ride yesterday, we’ll enjoy a shorter day along route to Mountain View. The Ozark Folk Center State Park awaits, a grassroots music and crafting oasis nestled in the heart of Arkansas. Unplug, recharge and gather for an unforgettable night with folk music, artisan crafts, and a delicious dinner curated by our internationally-renowned chef.

Approx: 45 miles

Fun Fact: Mountain View is considered the “Folk Capital of America”, where many aspects of the pioneer spirit remain intact.

Day 5, Thursday, June 27

Known as “Home of the World’s Sweetest Watermelons,” Cave City awaits as the penultimate host city. This quaint little rural town hosts some of the state’s best gravel, its ribbon-like terrain winding you down into the Delta region. Cave City’s hospitality is unparalleled, and we have some special goodies waiting for you this evening, including a tasting with Delta Dirt Distillery.

Approx: 48 miles

Fun Fact: Cave City is Home of the Sweetest Watermelons. We sent our staff to investigate this claim. It is true!

Day 6, Friday, June 28

The longest in mileage, but the least elevation gain per mile of all our days! You’ll wind through our agricultural region, through quiet farm roads where the corn, soybeans, wheat, and rice grow. This is the Arkansas Delta, and it’s got its own soul feel. Enjoy the final day as we are welcomed into Arkansas State University, where our finale party awaits! We’ll celebrate with a huge dinner and musical entertainment to conclude an incredible journey.

Approx: 76 miles

Fun Fact: We don’t often think of the central US as a hotbed for earthquakes, but in 1812, one shook Arkansas and changed the face of the landscape. Crowley’s Ridge, a narrow, low-lying ridge created by the quake, runs through the middle of Craighead County, right through Jonesboro.