Fayetteville · ~10 miles
Kessler Mountain
Fayetteville's rock garden — old-school technical Ozark riding: ledges, boulders, and grunty climbs. The counterpoint to Bentonville flow, and the locals' proving ground.
Don't ride — Likely Muddy
14mm of rain in 72h on a system that holds water. Riding it wet wrecks it. Dry days ahead — give it time to set up. All systems →
The overview
Trailhead-area pin, approximate. Navigation and trail lines live with the pros:
Highlights
- Genuinely technical rock features
- Big-woods feel minutes from town
- Regional park fields at the base
Logistics
- Parking:
- Kessler Mountain Regional Park lots.
- Know before you go:
- Holds water after rain — check conditions before driving out.
Near the trail
The ride around the ride — pre-ride coffee, post-ride food, and the local bike economy. Auto-fed as the directory grows.
- George's Majestic LoungeFayetteville
- Walton Arts CenterFayetteville
- Six Twelve Coffeehouse & BarFayetteville
On the calendar here
No rides or races listed right now — group rides, workdays, and race days land here from the pipeline.
From the dirt
Rider reports from the last 72 hours — the model says likely muddy, the dirt gets the last word.
No reports in the last 72 hours — be the first set of eyes on the dirt.