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2021 Arkansas Cycling Guide for CJRW and Arkansas State Tourism
2020 Arkansas Cycling Guide for CJRW and Arkansas State Tourism
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Discover the ever-expanding network of mountain bike trails in Northwest Arkansas for Lonely Planet
Between the rugged summits of the Rockies and the swooping crests of the Appalachians, the Ozarks seem to barely spring out of the ground. But these relatively unassuming mountains, which cross from Arkansas into southwestern Missouri, hide more than 300 miles of mountain biking trails that cater to beginner and expert rider alike.
Wed & Shred for Oz Trails
The hundreds of miles of single track crisscrossing Northwest Arkansas is some of the best in the world, but it wouldn’t be half of what it is today without the people who ride it, maintain it and advocate for it, creating a place where Lindsay Custer, Nate Fields and countless others have connected as friends, teammates, colleagues and partners.
Little Sugar Phase 2 Opens for Oz Trails
After five years of planning and construction, the Northwest Arkansas Trailblazers have opened the second phase of the Little Sugar trail system to mountain bikers, hikers, and trail runners. The 25-mile Tunnel Vision loop combined with 14 miles of trail that opened in December adds up to nearly 40 miles of soft-surface riding on the west side of Bella Vista with more to come by the end of the year.
BOC Ponca Downhill Mountain Bike Trails for Buffalo Outdoor Center
There’s moonshine flowing through these trails. With names like White Lightning, Mule Kicker and Skull Cracker, the gnarly tracks pay homage to the stills hidden in the Buffalo River Valley’s gullies and ridges, but now, instead of bootleggers, these hills are home to some of the most unique riding features in the central United States. Oh, and did we mention there’s a shuttle?