TOP 10 MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS IN NWA Already crisscrossed with some of the best and most scenic mountain bike trails in the country, more are being added on an ongoing basis. Cyclists travel from all over the world to ride the gorgeous trails of NWA. The 2016 IMBA Summit was held in Northwest Arkansas where two of its trails won a Bronze and a Silver IMBA designation. Check the Top 10 list below to find a NWA trail that matches your skill level.
BELLA VISTA
. Trail: Back 40 & Blowing Springs Loop Length of Trail: Back 40 = 22.2 miles, Blowing Springs Loop 4 miles Type of Trail: 100% Singletrack
Description: A world-class and favorite cross country single track with awesome berms and some great downhills with some tech stuff and a little bit of everything else. Directions/Parking for Back 40 and Blowing Springs Loop: (from Town Center on Arkansas 340/Lancashire Boulevard): Take U.S. 71 south. Turn left on Dartmoor Road. Parking is off Blowing Springs Road before you get to the guard shack for the RV Park. Description: Blowing Springs trails are fast and have flow with the more technical stuff and better scenery than Slaughter Pen. The trails include caves, waterfalls, springs, and cliff riding and is popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners yearround. The loop nets about six miles and connects easily to Slaughter Pen for more mileage.
BENTONVILLE
. Trail: Slaughter Pen Hollow Trail This is a loop trail located near Bentonville, Arkansas and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Length of Trail: 23.7 miles, Type of Trail: 50% Singletrack Directions/Location: Take Interstate 540 and exit at U.S. 71B in Bentonville. Follow U.S. 71B south for one mile to the parking lot on the left. Bike north on the concrete trail for one-half mile to the Slaughter Pen Hollow trail head.
Description: Slaughter Pen trails are fast and have flow with enough technical stuff to make it hard.
. Trail: Coler Creek Preserve
Length of Trail: 16 miles when completed, Type of Trail: 100% Singletrack Directions/Location: 11840-11850 Peach Orchard Rd
Description: Built for skilled mountain bikers, the Coler Creek Trail features 8 different lines, all starting from a central hub. Whether you want rocks, flows or jumps, you’ll be able to enjoy them all at the new Coler Creek Preserve Trail.
EUREKA SPRINGS
. Trail: Lake Leatherwood Length of Trail: 20.8 miles, Type of Trail: 95% Singletrack Location: 1303 Co Rd 204, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 Description: Lake Leatherwood sports the only natural downhill feature in the area. There are technical rock drops and tons of short tough climbs. A mid travel trail bike would be great for this trail.
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