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Top 55 mountain biking trails in Arkansas

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Iron Mountain: North Side of Skyline Drive

Moderate
10.53 mi·
814 ft
There are three trails north of Skyline Drive: the White Trail, Blue Trail, and Orange Trail. They are each independent loops that overlap. If you begin your ride at the main trailhead on Skyline Drive, after crossing the highway you enter the Orange Trail....
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Ouita Coal Trails

Moderate
6.32 mi·
435 ft
In the 1800s the Russellville area was becoming a prosperous mining community. The Ouita Coal Company Trail (OCC) is named after the area’s first established mine. The trail begins directly behind the map in the parking lot....
3

Cedar Glades Trail

Moderate
8.67 mi·
945 ft
Cedar Glades Trail (CGT) consists of old school singletrack where your speed is only limited by how fast you can pedal, because there isn’t a lot of elevation gain to power your descent....
4

Northwoods Phase I East

Moderate
5.57 mi·
485 ft
As if having three Epic IMBA trails within a 30-mile radius wasn’t already motivation enough for mountain bikers to plan a basecamp in the area, Central Arkansas is upping the enticement with development of the new Northwoods Trail system in the city of Hot Springs....
5

Enders Fault Trail

Moderate
9.24 mi·
679 ft
This trail is great for a group of mountain bikers that have a mix of experienced and beginner mountain bikers. There is only one climb that is worth mentioning, however riders are pretty much either going up or down short rollers throughout the entire ride....
6

Allsopp Park: North & South Loops

Moderate
3.94 mi·
602 ft
Allsopp Park is the perfect setting near downtown Little Rock to enjoy a fast XC ride through on groomed singletrack with minimal rock. Ride either the north or south loop, or join them together for a longer ride....
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Boyle Park: Grilled Loop

Moderate
3.68 mi·
254 ft
Boyle Park is described by [LittleRock.com](https://www.littlerock.com/little-rock-destinations/boyle-park-east-side-trail) as the perfect opportunity for mountain bikers "to build speed and practice their technique in the heart of Little Rock." The Grilled Loop, seen here, is one of the most common rides in the park and quite easy, making it the perfect ride for beginners or for anyone looking to hone in their cornering skills....
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Coler: Esther's and Good Vibrations Loop

Moderate
7.33 mi·
395 ft
"There is much more to the 7 miles of soft trails within Coler West than the slalom, although that experience alone would be worth a road trip," writes local rider Bob Robinson....
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Coler: Family Flow Lap

Moderate
1.26 mi·
111 ft
If you want to work your way up to the big jumps and high-speed flow found on [Bentonville's best jump trails](https://fatmap.com/guidebooks/62938/hunt-down-the-best-jump-lines-hidden-in-bentonville), Family Flow is the place to get started! This family-friendly flow trail will help new riders, from kids to adults alike, get used to the sensation of rolling down a hillside on a mountain bike flow trail....
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Iron Mountain: Red Trail

Moderate
8.48 mi·
704 ft
The Red Trail in the Iron Mountain Trail System is located north of Skyline Drive and is conveniently accessible from the main mountain biking trailhead and the Iron Mountain Campground on Degray Lake....
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Syllamo: Bad Branch Trail

Moderate
11.88 mi·
829 ft
The Bad Branch Loop (BBL) is one of five trails in the Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail System. Together these interconnecting loops make up 50 miles of mountain bike trail that IMBA recognized as being an outstanding, destination-worthy mountain bike trail to assign it Epic status....
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Iron Mountain: Green Trail

Moderate
5.23 mi·
501 ft
The Iron Mountain Trails (IMT) includes over 24 miles of sweet singletrack. The main trailhead located on Skyline Drive pretty much divides the trail system in half. The south side trails include more extended climbs, but the descents are well-worth the climbs....
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Iron Mountain: Yellow Trail

Moderate
5.53 mi·
591 ft
Yellow Trail (YT) is a loop extension of Green Trail (GT). YT is a lot like GT, in that it has a long, extended, although gentle, climb; but the long, flowy descent is well worth the effort....
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Lake Ouachita Vista Trail

Moderate
39.01 mi·
5,113 ft
The LOViT IMBA Epic trail is an out-and-back, so you may want to break it up into segments and spend the night at an area cabin or campground. But if you want to do the entire trail at once, you can setup a shuttle with Ouachita Rides & Guides (facebook....
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Northwoods Phase I West: Outer Loop

Hard
4.83 mi·
951 ft
As if having three Epic IMBA trails within a 30-mile radius wasn’t already motivation enough for mountain bikers to plan a basecamp in the area, Central Arkansas is upping the enticement with development of the new Northwoods Trail system in the city of Hot Springs....
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Bluejay

Moderate
2.41 mi·
378 ft
This is a fun, challenging downhill with loads of jumps and high banked turns. The jumps here are not gaps, but tabletops filled in with dirt. This makes for a softer landing in case you fall short....
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Hobbs State Park: West

Moderate
19.88 mi·
2,369 ft
Hobbs State Park consists of close to 40 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails. A modern state-of-the-art visitor center divides their network of trails into two separate trail systems. The rocky soil and rolling terrain of both trail networks were constructed to drain quickly, making these trails the first to become rideable following heavy rains....
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Hobbs State Park: East

Moderate
18.75 mi·
1,424 ft
Hobbs State Park consists of close to 40 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails. A modern state-of-the-art visitor center divides their network of trails into two separate trail systems. The rocky soil and rolling terrain of both trail networks were constructed to drain quickly, making these trails the first to become rideable following heavy rains....
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Rattlesnake Ridge Loop

Hard
5.08 mi·
517 ft
Rattlesnake Ridge is one of the top go-to spots for mountain bikers near Little Rock looking for something a bit more technical. Climb the gradual yet steady Cliffbrake Trail up to the ridgeline, then pick from a number of downhills trails to make your way back to the bottom....
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Camp Robinson 5 Miler

Moderate
4.68 mi·
386 ft
If you're visiting Little Rock and looking for one of the area's premier trail rides, then make your way over to Camp Robinson just north of town. Stacked loops, well-marked trails, and endless ride options make it a go-to for locals but an equally rewarding destination that rivals many of the acclaimed trails in Bentonville....
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