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Bentonville · ~23 miles

Slaughter Pen

Bentonville's front-yard network — ride from downtown coffee straight onto singletrack. Flow trails, jump lines, and family loops that connect to Crystal Bridges' art-lined trails and the whole town.

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Ride — Likely Dry

0mm of rain in 72h and this system drains fast. All systems →

The overview

Trailhead-area pin, approximate. Navigation and trail lines live with the pros:

Highlights

  • The Castle hub and the Masterpiece area
  • Skills park and freeride zone for every level
  • IMBA Silver-level ride center, rideable from downtown

Logistics

Distance:
The city says 23+ miles; OZ Trails' pages say 30 to 40+ as the network has grown.
Parking:
2400 N Walton Blvd (just south of the Bark Park), plus the downtown garage and the Slaughter Pen North and NE A St lots.
Hours & fees:
Free. City trails are open sunrise to sunset; helmets required for riders 14 and under.
Know before you go:
The city's trail rules don't address e-bike classes (motor vehicles prohibited, 15 mph limit). OZ Trails allows Class 1.

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.

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On the calendar here

From the dirt

Rider reports from the last 72 hours — the model says likely dry, the dirt gets the last word.

No reports in the last 72 hours — be the first set of eyes on the dirt.

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