The route continues through the William B. Bankhead National Forest to Grayson, where it junctions with Winston County Road 63, a short-route to Houston.

The route crosses the Lawrence County line and junctions with Cranal Road, which leads to SR 195 and Haleyville.

The route descends down a hill and enters Wren, finally leaving the National Forest.

The route continues north to SR 24's new alignment—a four-lane divided highway—and passes by an electrical zone.

The route passes through slightly curvy terrain for the next few miles, entering Courtland eventually.