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Home of the famous OZ Trails!

Visiting Tips

Northwest Arkansas is ride-able almost all year. Snow and cold is possible Dec-Feb. Late April is the most pleasant time in the spring while October can be spectacular for fall colors.

Food & Drink

Between Bentonville and Fayetteville there are hundreds of options for food and libations.

Recommended:

Bike Rack Brewing - great for post-ride beers.

The Pedaler's Pub - pizza and beer. Plus, The they offer discounts for group rides leaving from the pub...

Press Room Coffee - Serving coffee and espresso as well as breakfast and lunch.

The Hive - you'll be surrounded by art in this unique southern dining experience. Located in the 21c Museum Hotel.

Outfitters, Tours, & Shuttles

If you're looking for a guided trip, shuttle, or skills clinic be sure to check out the Slaughter Trail Guides .

Other Activities

Both Bentonville and Fayetteville offer plenty of activities and culture outside of riding.

Bentonville is home to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, a must-do for anyone visiting the area.

Fayetteville has numerous amenities including 4,000 acres of parks and more than 40 miles of paved trails. Other highlights include an award-winning farmer's market, the Walton Arts Center and the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks.

Maps & Guidebooks

Northwest Arkansas is THE place to go if you're a mountain biker and find yourself somewhere east of Tulsa and north of Little Rock. Home to two IMBA Ride Centers, Bentonville and Fayetteville are at the core of both new school flow and classic old school singletrack.

The best way to see Bentonville's 40-mile trail network is to ride The Slaughter Pen - Blowing Springs Tour, starting right from center of downtown.

Just down the road, Fayetteville offers more than 50 miles of riding for all skill levels, with multiple trail systems near the heart of downtown. Special rides the area are: Mt Kessler Full Tour and Mt Sequoyah Woods. Each of these rides feature backcountry experiences through the beauty of the Ozark Mountains.

Recommended Routes in Greater Bentonville and Fayetteville - 14

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Favorite Strava segment: O.G.G.R.
Intermediate Intermediate

The Back 40 Loop - Complete Ride

22.2 mi 35.8 km 1,475' Up 449.43 m Up 1,479' Down 450.66 m Down

Bella V…, AR
Explore in 3D
Favorite Big rock roof on the Bella Vista Spur.
Intermediate Intermediate

The Slaughter Pen - Blowing Springs Tour

23.6 mi 37.9 km 973' Up 296.69 m Up 970' Down 295.61 m Down

Bentonv…, AR
Explore in 3D
Favorite Emerging from one of the many tunnels
Intermediate Intermediate

Tunnel Vision

25.4 mi 40.9 km 2,133' Up 650.27 m Up 2,182' Down 665.14 m Down

Bella V…, AR
Explore in 3D
Favorite Rolling through open grassy areas on the east side of the lake.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Lake Fayetteville

6.6 mi 10.6 km 259' Up 78.88 m Up 252' Down 76.69 m Down

Johnson, AR
Explore in 3D
Favorite You'll encounter all sorts of trail users on the Mt Sequoya Woods loop.
Difficult Difficult

Mt Sequoyah Woods

5.1 mi 8.2 km 580' Up 176.85 m Up 583' Down 177.57 m Down

Fayette…, AR
Explore in 3D
Favorite Big rock roof on the Bella Vista Spur.
Difficult Difficult

Slaughter Pen & Blowing Springs Day Ride

23.2 mi 37.3 km 1,158' Up 352.89 m Up 1,162' Down 354.29 m Down

Bentonv…, AR
Explore in 3D
Favorite Keeping an eye on this hand-cut singletrack!  On Dutton Hollow Loop
Intermediate Intermediate

Dutton Hollow Loop

2.9 mi 4.7 km 411' Up 125.4 m Up 408' Down 124.49 m Down

Prairie…, AR
Explore in 3D
Favorite Coming out of Stage #4 of US Pro Cup.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

OZ XC Route

3.3 mi 5.3 km 328' Up 100.04 m Up 328' Down 99.99 m Down

Fayette…, AR
Explore in 3D
Favorite Sending it off the rock drop!
Intermediate Intermediate

OZ Off Road Practice Loop

8.8 mi 14.2 km 489' Up 149.03 m Up 490' Down 149.27 m Down

Bentonv…, AR
Explore in 3D

Greater Bentonville and Fayetteville Biking

  • 404 Miles 650 Kilometers of Trail
  • 14 Recommended Routes
  • 361 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 262 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 134 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Areas Within Greater Bentonville and Fayetteville

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Trails in Greater Bentonville and Fayetteville - 743

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8.0 mi 12.9 km #1Karst Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Prairie Creek, AR
Intermediate Intermediate
Prairie Creek, AR 79 
0.7 mi 1.1 km #2Fireline
Intermediate Intermediate
Bentonville, AR
Intermediate Intermediate
Bentonville, AR 59 
4.0 mi 6.5 km #3Blowing Springs Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Bella Vista, AR
Intermediate Intermediate
Bella Vista, AR 53 
0.3 mi 0.4 km #4Boo Boo
Intermediate Intermediate
Bentonville, AR
Intermediate Intermediate
Bentonville, AR 41 
4.3 mi 7.0 km #5Oscar's Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Bentonville, AR
Intermediate Intermediate
Bentonville, AR 45 
3.0 mi 4.8 km #6The Ledges
Difficult Difficult
Bella Vista, AR
Difficult Difficult
Bella Vista, AR 36 
8.1 mi 13.0 km #7Little Clifty Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Prairie Creek, AR
Intermediate Intermediate
Prairie Creek, AR 37 
4.0 mi 6.5 km #8Esther's Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Bentonville, AR
Intermediate Intermediate
Bentonville, AR 39 
0.3 mi 0.5 km #9Schroen Train (Downhill Only)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bentonville, AR
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bentonville, AR 28 
3.0 mi 4.9 km #10Best Trail Ever
Difficult Difficult
Bethel Heights, AR
Difficult Difficult
Bethel Heights, AR 33 

Photos of Greater Bentonville and Fayetteville - 384

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Big rock roof on the Bella Vista Spur.
Sep 19, 2014 near Bentonv…, AR
Starting out on Little Clifty, going counter-clockwise from the Piney Road trailhead.
Feb 25, 2015 near Prairie…, AR
There's lots of fun and flow on the Bayshore Ridge trail.
Feb 25, 2015 near Prairie…, AR
Strava segment: O.G.G.R.
Oct 25, 2016 near Pea Ridge, AR
Highlight video of Segment 3. This doesn't capture a lot of the scenery due to the scaled down view, but this is a very scenic part of the trail system, and the waterfall spillway bridge is a must see!
Nov 7, 2016 near Bella V…, AR
Sending it off the rock drop!
Nov 17, 2018 near Bentonv…, AR
You ride through the hole in the rock. We call it Heaven's Gate.
Sep 26, 2019 near Eureka…, AR
Jared riding Sawtooth. Built by Rogue Trails
Mar 28, 2020 near Prairie…, AR

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