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FM 768: Jacksonville to Rusk

FM 768, Corinth Road · Jacksonville → Rusk

Sweeping15.6 mi25 min1,000 ft climbHigh point ≈ 700 ftOne way
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The drive

FM 768 is a 16-mile farm road between Jacksonville and Rusk in Cherokee County, and East Texas riders have long called it the Queen of Motorcycle Roads. It starts in Jacksonville as Corinth Road, near Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at the top of the route, and runs south-east out of town into the woods.

From there it's a string of reversing curves and short climbs, with pine and hardwood close to the road on both sides, down through the small community of Gallatin, where it's Chandler Street, and on to Rusk. It finishes on FM 768 just north of the US 84 and Highway 110 junction in town. It's the twistiest of the East Texas forest drives, though by mountain standards it's sweeping rather than tight.

Along the way

  1. Jacksonville
  2. FM 768
  3. Rusk
Elevation
1,000 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 700 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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Good to know

  • The surface changes from stretch to stretch, and mud and gravel can collect in the turns, especially after rain.
  • The trees come right up to the road and the views can distract: keep your eyes on the curves and your car in its lane.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check DriveTexas.

Questions about this drive

How long is FM 768 from Jacksonville to Rusk?

FM 768 from Jacksonville to Rusk is 15.6 miles and takes about 25 minutes.

Why is FM 768 called the Queen of Motorcycle Roads?

FM 768 earned the name from riders for its string of linked, reversing curves and short climbs through the woods between Jacksonville and Rusk.

Is FM 768 twisty?

FM 768 is the curviest of the East Texas forest drives, with constant bends and short climbs, though the curves are sweeping rather than hairpin-tight.

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