Go on a Cycling Adventure
Pump up your tires and grease those gears! It’s time to explore Northwest Arkansas’ options for epic cycling fun. With hundreds of miles of premier mountain bike trails, jump parks, pump tracks, skills courses and world-class cyclocross, it’s easy to find your next cycling adventure!
Monumental Trails at Devil’s Den
The new Arkansas State Parks’ Monument Trails are open at Devil’s Den State Park, south of Fayetteville! Monument Trails are optimized mountain bike trails woven into the natural landscape and terrain at Arkansas’ state parks.
At Devil’s Den, 12 new miles combine with the refurbished Fossil Flats trails for a total of 18 miles of Monument Trails. Devil’s Den joins other Monument Trails across the state at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Mount Nebo State Park, and Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain
Built along the slopes of Millsap Mountain, Centennial also boasts 12 miles of premier mountain bike trail. From the entry-level Learner’s Permit to the short, punchy Basket Case for experts, there’s a cycling experience for everyone.
Back 40 Trails
Opened in 2016, this venerable Back 40 trail system was created by some of the most talented trail builders. Riders can start at Lake Ann and fan out in all directions for a fantastic downhill adventure.
Lake Leatherwood Gravity Trails
These downhill-only bike trails are some of the finest in the country. With smooth, flowing trails for beginners and massive jumps and drops for experts, stone platforms serve as launching pads for the downhill descents. Shuttles take riders from the bottom back up to the top of the course for an ultimate enduro-riding experience.
Bentonville Rides & Routes
In the Mountain Bicycling Capital of the World, the cycling culture is second to none! Bike Bentonville compiles daily group rides by local bike shops, clubs and members of the community and promotes a number of road routes, from lunch-break loops to all-day rides.
Runway Bike Park
Runway Bike Park is a state-of-the-art, outdoor training ground for aspiring mountain bicyclists. Located on the campus of The Jones Center in Springdale, the 2.75 acre bike park has three separate areas: the Velosolutions Pump Track – the largest asphalt pump track in North America; the Skills Course; and the Bicycle Playground.
Mudtown BMX
Not only is okay to play in the dirt and at Mudtown BMX, it’s encouraged! Mudtown hosts bi-monthly racing at its outdoor track at Ward Nail Park in Lowell. When not hosting an event, Mudtown is open to the public as a place for BMX riders and spectators to come out and enjoy the sport!
Railyard Bike Park
This hard surface, recently expanded jump park is the perfect two-wheelin’ playground. With features like jump boxes, whale tails, concrete lips and slope-style downhill runs, Railyard is connected by trail to Lake Atalanta and downtown Rogers. Pedal to dinner at your favorite local restaurant to end the ride!
Blowing Springs Trails
This chill six-mile loop takes you past a waterfall and vast bluff faces and trickling streams before connecting to Slaughter Pen Trails in Bentonville.
Trails at Crystal Bridges
Set on 120 acres of native Ozark forest with springs, streams and a host of native plants and animals, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has miles of bike friendly trails by which to enjoy art and nature.
Little Sugar
The newest trail system in Bella Vista sports 39 miles of new mountain biking and hiking trails. This new system is made up of three loops and more than 20 connectors that range from beginner to advanced. Once completed, this trail system will consist of 50 miles of winding trail leading the rider through climbs, long descents, and spectacular views.
OZ Trails
OZ Trails showcases the best mountain bike trails, parks and destinations Northwest Arkansas has to offer. From a MTB nature preserve in Bentonville to Bella Vista’s new Little Sugar Trails, you can learn more about the areas best trails and download trail resources.