Grab Your Bike and Explore Bentonville

Bentonville, Arkansas, is a popular place for biking, and the area has more than 140 miles of trails. There’s a path for every rider, from beginners to the most skilled athletes. It even has Bike Bentonville, a subsidiary of the city’s tourism bureau that promotes, markets, and increases cycling events while adding permanent amenities that locals and visitors can enjoy. They help create a safe, bicycle-friendly culture and encourage bikes all over the city. Here are some of the best places to explore Bentonville on your bike.

The Killer Loop 

This loop is more than 66 miles long, and it reaches an elevation of 4,476 feet. People call biking on this trail the killer loop because it has lots of steep hills and fast descents. However, the first 20 miles is mostly flat and suitable for beginners. The road is paved, and you can stop for lunch or a snack in Noel, Missouri, the midpoint of the trip.

The Lunch Loop

This one-hour loop is over 16 miles long, and it’s ideal for getting some exercise during lunch. It’s paved and mostly flat with a few rolling hills, and its maximum elevation is 801 feet.

The All-American Trail

This off-road trail is for mountain bikers with an intermediate amount of experience. It has an elevation of 1,248 feet, electric bikes are allowed, and there are plenty of exciting jumps and drops. It starts on a paved trail just below the Crystal Bridges Museum. It’s less than a mile long, and the first part descends gently. The last section gains some speed and then intersects with the paved trail again.

Last Call and Terrapin Station

Combining these two trails is perfect for beginners. Just take the Last Call Trail to Terrapin Station and then turn left to go back to the parking lot. This trail is about two miles long, and it’s at an elevation of 1,530 feet. You’ll need to climb the first half a mile or so, and then it’s an easy downhill grade. It travels the base of Mount Kessler, so it could be wet or snowy.

Slaughter Pen Trails

This network of trails has paths for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. It includes drops, log rides, tabletop jumps, bermed turns, and a wallride. It starts north of Northwest A St. and N Walton Boulevard. You can park at N Walton Boulevard, and these trails are ideal for enjoying nature. With over 20 miles of trails, you’ll have plenty of areas to explore.

The Hill Loop

This trail has lots of steep hills. It’s 34 miles long, and it goes down many of local cyclist’s favorite paths. You can reach an elevation of 3,202 feet.

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