This route cross Sam Rayburn Reservoir three times and rides along the lake as much as possible. This is a good chilled out ride.
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Hazards:
Watch out for traffic on these backroads.
Places to stop:
Any of the bridges offer good views of different parts of the lake. If you have the time you should check out Cassells Boykin County Park outside of Zavalla.
Distance:
Approx. 125 miles
Route:
1. Leave Nacogdoches going southeast on Wooden Rd/ FM-2259 off of the 224 Loop.
2. Ride 2259 to the intersection with FM-226 and turn right.
3. Go through Etoile, and turn right on Tx-103.
4. After you cross the bridge, turn onto FM-1669 and go south to Huntington.
5. Turn left onto FM-2109/ Pine St.
6. After entering Zavalla, hang a hard left and turn onto Tx-147 towards Broaddus.
7. Just before Broaddus, turn right onto FM-83 to Pineland.
8. At Pineland, turn south on US-96 to Jasper.