Paved trails, first rides & rentals · checked September 23, 2026
Bike trails in Northwest Arkansas
Where to ride in NWA if you're not chasing black diamonds: the Razorback Greenway and each town's paved trails, the easiest dirt to start on, and where to rent a bike or e-bike. Trail lengths and rules are from the city, state park or trail manager that runs each one. Where two official sources disagree, we show both. For every mountain bike system, see our trail directory.
Orange pins and badges are open this weekend, from each place's posted schedule.
The essentials
The Razorback Greenway
- Length
- 40 miles, paved, from south Fayetteville (Kessler Mountain) through Springdale, Lowell, Rogers and Bentonville to Bella Vista
- Rules
- 15 mph speed limit; dogs on leashes; free
- At night
- Every Greenway section in Fayetteville is lit (the city's 9.4 miles). Bentonville's trails are open sunrise to sunset.
- Parking
- The official map marks lots at Kessler Mountain, Walker Park, Gulley Park, Lake Fayetteville, Luther George Park, Lake Springdale, the Horsebarn trailhead, the Railyard and Lake Atalanta, the Bentonville Bark Park, Park Springs and Metfield Park.
- Map
- map.razorbackgreenway.org
Source: razorbackgreenway.org
E-bike rules, by who runs the trail
- Arkansas State Parks (Hobbs, Devil's Den)
- Class 1 pedal-assist only on bike trails; Class 2 and 3 on park roads only (state regulation)
- OZ Trails
- Class 1 allowed; Class 3 only on roads
- Coler (Peel Compton)
- Class 1 e-bikes and OneWheels and under; nothing motorized
- City of Bella Vista (Back 40, Little Sugar, Blowing Springs)
- Class 1 only; trails open 5 AM–10 PM
- OZ Trails Bike Park
- Class 1 only; no throttle bikes
- City of Fayetteville
- The city says e-bikes are permitted on its trails, 15 mph max on paved trails. A reported 2023 Class-1-only rule for dirt trails isn't on the city's pages; ride Class 1 on dirt to be safe.
- Bentonville & Rogers
- Their trail-rule pages say motor vehicles are prohibited and set 15 mph (Bentonville) but don't name e-bike classes. Bentonville requires helmets for riders 14 and under.
Paved trails worth the ride
Flat to rolling, all-weather, and fine for kids and cruisers.
- Family-friendly
Paved greenway, lit
Razorback Greenway, Fayetteville section
Walker Park, 10 W 15th St (one of several access points)
- When:
- Year-round; lit at night
- What's there:
- 9.4 miles from Kessler Mountain to the Springdale line, past downtown, the Ramble and the UA campus
- Family-friendly
Paved lake loop
Lake Fayetteville paved loop
Veterans Park, 4451 N Vantage Dr (also the North Shore lot)
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- 5.5 miles around the lake; the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks sits at the trailhead
- Family-friendly
Paved connector
Cato Springs Trail
Walker Park, 10 W 15th St
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- 3 miles from the Town Branch Trail out to Kessler Mountain Regional Park
- Family-friendly
Paved trail
Mud Creek Trail
Old Missouri Rd trailhead, Fayetteville
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- 2.9 miles, Old Missouri Rd to Steele Blvd
- Family-friendly
Greenway trailheads
Lake Springdale & Luther George Park
Lake Springdale (north) and Luther George Park, 300 Park St (downtown)
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- Both marked parking and access points on the official Greenway map; Luther George puts you on Emma Ave downtown
Open this year, but the details above aren't all posted for 2026. Check their site before you drive.
- Family-friendly
Paved loop
Railyard Loop
Railyard Park, 216 S 1st St, Rogers
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- Connects downtown Rogers to the Razorback Greenway, next to the Railyard Bike Park and Lake Atalanta
Open this year, but the details above aren't all posted for 2026. Check their site before you drive.
- Family-friendly
Paved connector
Trail of Two Cities
Bentonville Community Center, 1101 SW Citizens Cir
- When:
- Sunrise to sunset
- What's there:
- 1.5 miles to Dodson Rd, continuing to the Horsebarn trailhead and the Greenway
- Family-friendly
Paved trail
Downtown Trail
404 S Main St, Bentonville
- When:
- Sunrise to sunset
- What's there:
- 1.5 miles from the Greenway to Austin Baggett Park
- Family-friendly
Paved trail
Crystal Bridges Trail
Parking at 312 N Main St or 906 NE A St
- When:
- Sunrise to sunset
- What's there:
- 1 mile from the square to the museum, past the sculptures and the Skyspace
- Family-friendly
Paved greenway section
North Bentonville Trail
2400 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville
- When:
- Sunrise to sunset
- What's there:
- 2.2 miles of the Greenway past the Bark Park and Slaughter Pen; several lots and restrooms
- Family-friendly
Paved nature trail
Branchwood Nature Trail
215 Glasgow Rd, Bella Vista
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- 1.5 paved miles for walking and biking
Open this year, but the details above aren't all posted for 2026. Check their site before you drive.
First dirt: easy mountain biking & bike parks
Where to start before the black diamonds. Full maps and conditions for every system are in our trail directory.
- Family-friendly
Bike preserve, easy to very difficult
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
2500 NW 3rd St, Bentonville
- When:
- Sunrise to 11 PM; free
- What's there:
- 20+ miles from The Hub, with easy loops from 1.4 miles and a paved pedal-assist trail
- Family-friendly
Beginner singletrack
Lake Fayetteville soft-surface trail
Veterans Park, 4451 N Vantage Dr
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- 6.9 miles (city figure), rated beginner-friendly by OZ Trails
- Family-friendly
Pump track
Railyard Bike Park
299 E Cherry St, Rogers
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- Soft-surface pump track downtown, steps from the Greenway and Lake Atalanta
Open this year, but the details above aren't all posted for 2026. Check their site before you drive.
- Family-friendly
Asphalt pump track + balance-bike playground
Runway Bike Park
The Jones Center, 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale
- When:
- Sunrise to sunset
- What's there:
- OZ Trails calls it North America's largest asphalt pump track
Lift-served bike park
OZ Trails Bike Park
Rental center at 2726 Bella Vista Way
- When:
- Mon, Thu, Fri 10–7; Sat–Sun 9–7; closed Tue–Wed
- What's there:
- Rated trails with a difficulty guide; Class 1 e-bikes only
- Family-friendly
State park trails
Devil's Den: Outlaw Loop
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 W Hwy 74
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- Stacked 3, 4 and 6-mile loops; the 3-mile Outlaw Loop is the beginner one (OZ Trails)
- Family-friendly
Trails, pump track & skills course
City Lake Park
22700 Dawn Hill East Rd, Siloam Springs
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- 3.2 miles on three trails, including an ADA trail
Open this year, but the details above aren't all posted for 2026. Check their site before you drive.
Bike & e-bike rentals
Rates as posted in September 2026; most shops don't put a year on them. Book ahead on spring and fall weekends.
Shop + rentals
Phat Tire Bike Shop (Bentonville)
125 W Central Ave (rentals at 205 S Main St)
- When:
- Year-round
- Admission:
- E-MTB $125–$140 a day; Greenway/city e-bikes $75 a day
- What's there:
- Also rents in Bella Vista, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale (call those shops ahead)
Shop + rentals
Mojo Cycling
Rentals at 1301 N Walton Blvd
- When:
- Year-round
- Admission:
- Greenway e-bikes $45–$75; premium e-MTBs
Gearhead Experience Center
GHO Cycle House
501 SW A St, Bentonville
- When:
- Year-round
- Admission:
- Specialized Turbo e-MTB $100 half day / $120 full day
Santa Cruz Experience Center
The HUB Bike Lounge
410 SW A St, Bentonville
- When:
- Year-round
- Admission:
- Analog $100, e-MTB $140, e-gravel $120
Rentals, incl. kids' bikes
Bentonville Bicycle Co.
813 W Central Ave Ste 7 (also 909 SE J St)
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- MTB, e-MTB, e-cargo, e-commuter and kids' bikes
E-bike rentals
E-Bike Bentonville
400 N Walton Blvd Ste C, Bentonville
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- E-MTB and city e-bikes; delivers to trailheads
Rentals (inside the Motto hotel)
SCOTT Adventure Lab
229 S Main St, Bentonville
- When:
- Year-round
E-bike rentals
OZ E-Bikes
105 W Walnut St, Rogers; 1003 S Main St Ste 7, Bentonville
- When:
- Year-round
- Admission:
- City e-bikes $30 an hour to $75 a day; carbon e-MTB $125 a day
Full-suspension rentals (no e-bikes listed)
OZ Trails Bike Shop & Rental Center
2726 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista
- When:
- Bike park days
- Admission:
- $109.99–$129.99 a day
Shop + rentals
Phat Tire Bike Shop (Fayetteville)
3775 N Mall Ave, on the Greenway
- When:
- Year-round
- What's there:
- Rentals by phone; the easiest Greenway start in Fayetteville
Open this year, but the details above aren't all posted for 2026. Check their site before you drive.
On the calendar
Verified events for the season, updated every night.
- Sat, Oct 3All
daySquare 2 Square Bike Ride
Outdoor & Active:Razorback Greenway· Bentonville
- Mon, Oct 59:30AM
MTB Mondays: Trail Talk Bingo
Outdoor & Active:Devil's Den State Park· West Fork
Free - Tue, Oct 64PM
Tour de Coler Weekly Group Ride
Outdoor & Active:Coler Mountain Bike Preserve· Bentonville
Free - Wed, Oct 75:30PM
October MTB Progression Camp (Day 1: Essentials)
Outdoor & Active:Coler Mountain Bike Preserve· Bentonville
$300 - Wed, Oct 76PM
RIRO Bike & Car Rally
Community:Parsons Stadium· Springdale
- Tue, Oct 134PM
Thunder Dome Thriller with the USA Cycling National Mountain Bike Team
Outdoor & Active:Coler Mountain Bike Preserve· Bentonville
- Wed, Oct 145:30PM
October MTB Progression Camp (Day 2: Cornering)
Outdoor & Active:Coler Mountain Bike Preserve· Bentonville
$300 - Wed, Oct 215:30PM
October MTB Progression Camp (Day 3: Technical Terrain)
Outdoor & Active:Coler Mountain Bike Preserve· Bentonville
$300 - Fri, Oct 23All
dayBike Bash: Kick Off Barbecue
Outdoor & Active:The Jones Center· Springdale
Free - Sat, Oct 24All
dayBike Bash: USA Pump Track Championship races + NWA Vintage BMX Show & Swap Meet
Outdoor & Active:The Jones Center· Springdale
Race entry $25 (… - Wed, Oct 285:30PM
October MTB Progression Camp (Day 4: Jumps)
Outdoor & Active:Coler Mountain Bike Preserve· Bentonville
$300
Call ahead
These come up in older roundups, but nothing official confirms a 2026 season yet.
- Bentonville e-bike classes. The city's trail rules don't name e-bike classes. Ask Bentonville Parks (479-464-7275) before riding a Class 2 or 3 on city trails.
- Lake Bella Vista loop. Bentonville says the 1.75-mile loop isn't fully open while a new bridge is designed.
- Mileage that doesn't match. Official figures disagree for Slaughter Pen (23+, 30+ or 40+ miles), Kessler (13 or 20) and Centennial (20+ or 12). Our trail pages show every figure with its source.
Quick answers
- How long is the Razorback Greenway?
- 40 miles, paved, from south Fayetteville to Bella Vista, per the regional planning commission that manages it. It runs through Springdale, Lowell, Rogers and Bentonville on the way.
- Where can I park to ride the Razorback Greenway?
- The official map marks lots at Kessler Mountain, Walker Park, Gulley Park and Lake Fayetteville in Fayetteville; Luther George Park and Lake Springdale in Springdale; the Horsebarn trailhead and the Railyard in Rogers; and the Bark Park, Park Springs and Metfield in Bentonville.
- Are e-bikes allowed on NWA trails?
- Class 1 (pedal-assist) e-bikes are allowed on OZ Trails, state parks, Coler and Bella Vista's trails. Class 2 and 3 rules vary: state parks keep them to roads, and OZ Trails keeps Class 3 to roads. Bentonville's and Rogers' trail rules don't name classes, and Fayetteville says e-bikes are permitted, 15 mph on paved trails.
- Where can I rent a bike in Bentonville?
- Phat Tire, Mojo, GHO Cycle House, The HUB, Bentonville Bicycle Co., E-Bike Bentonville, SCOTT Adventure Lab and OZ E-Bikes all rent. As posted in September 2026, city e-bikes run about $45–$75 a day and e-mountain bikes $100–$140.
- Is the Razorback Greenway lit at night?
- In Fayetteville, yes: the city says all of its Greenway sections are lit. Bentonville's trails are open sunrise to sunset.
- What's the best beginner mountain bike trail in NWA?
- Coler's easy loops (from 1.4 miles) in Bentonville, the Lake Fayetteville trail, and the 3-mile Outlaw Loop at Devil's Den. Pump tracks at the Railyard (Rogers) and the Jones Center (Springdale) are good for kids.
Dates, hours and prices are as each business posted them on September 23, 2026, and they change. Spot something out of date, or run one we missed? Tell us.
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