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      The Arkansas Hills trail system includes the trails around the S-Mountain, spreading north-east in a stacked loop system with the easier trails closer to town and the more advanced trails further out.

      These trails are mostly open year round and often best winter riding in the area when other areas are snowed in.

      Watch for rattle snakes during the summer.

      The system passes through Forrest Service, BLM, and city managed land.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: City Managed
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      Region Details
      • 13
      • 5
      • 9
      • 12
      • 2

      Region Status
      Open as of Feb 2, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      43
      Trails Mountain Bike
      42
      Trails E-Bike
      5
      Trails Hike
      48
      Trails Trail Running
      48
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Total Distance
      63 miles
      Total Descent
      10,552 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,863 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,862 ft
      Reports
      551
      Photos
      89
      Ridden Counter
      20,326

      Photos of Arkansas Hills Trails Mountain Bike

      18 |
      Sep 10, 2024 @ 7:33pm
      Sep 10, 2024
      17 |
      Sep 10, 2024 @ 7:33pm
      Sep 10, 2024
      trail: Dream On
      15 |
      May 20, 2024 @ 12:27pm
      May 20, 2024
      trail: Dream On
      11 |
      May 20, 2024 @ 12:27pm
      May 20, 2024
      trail: Dream On
      12 |
      May 20, 2024 @ 12:27pm
      May 20, 2024
      trail: Backbone
      182 |
      May 22, 2017 @ 7:56pm
      May 22, 2017
      688 |
      Nov 4, 2016 @ 9:38am
      Nov 4, 2016
      | 2 comments
      trail: Backbone
      707 |
      Feb 10, 2016 @ 6:19pm
      Feb 10, 2016

      Videos of Arkansas Hills Trails Mountain Bike

      Banana Belt Bike People
      60 | Nov 9, 2021
      Cottonwood sections
      trail: Cottonwood
      0:18 | 308 | Jul 29, 2016
      North Backbone - Salida, CO - MTB Trail Preview
      0:03 | 8 | Jan 28, 2025 , Salida
      The Dude Abides -Salida, CO - MTB Trail Preview
      0:50 | 8 | Jan 24, 2025 , Salida
      Sweet Dreams - Salida, CO - MTB Trail Preview
      2:51 | 12 | Jan 15, 2025 , Salida
      Unkle Nazty - Salida, CO - MTB Trail Preview -...
      2:19 | 14 | Dec 19, 2024 , Salida
      2024 Yeti Gathering | Day 2 | Group ride and...
      trail: Cottonwood
      15:26 | 39 | Jul 28, 2024 , Salida
      The Dunes | Salida Enduro Stage 4
      trail: Sand Dunes
      6:18 | 70 | Jun 2, 2024 , Salida

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Rusty Lung
      Feb 2, 2025 @ 12:27pm
      Feb 2, 2025
      VariableJ4m3z420 SCoMBA
      Burn Pile Trail
      Feb 2, 2025 @ 12:27pm
      Feb 2, 2025
      DryJ4m3z420 SCoMBA
      Backbone
      Feb 2, 2025 @ 12:27pm
      Feb 2, 2025
      DryJ4m3z420 SCoMBA
      Sand Dunes
      Feb 2, 2025 @ 12:22pm
      Feb 2, 2025
      DryMostly dry, with some snow/ice/mud in the...noahyunker
      Gap Jump Line
      Dec 21, 2024 @ 10:38am
      Dec 21, 2024
      Drytomthetrailrider
      Dream On
      Dec 21, 2024 @ 10:38am
      Dec 21, 2024
      Snow Cover PartialSome snow but it's hard packed, totally...tomthetrailrider
      Maybe
      Dec 21, 2024 @ 10:38am
      Dec 21, 2024
      Snow Cover PartialSlight snow but, totally rideabletomthetrailrider
      Little Rattler
      Dec 21, 2024 @ 10:38am
      Dec 21, 2024
      Snow Cover PartialSome snow but it's hard packed, totally...tomthetrailrider
      Hooligan
      Nov 20, 2024 @ 2:12pm
      Nov 20, 2024
      DryHarper80
      Sweet Dreams
      Oct 26, 2024 @ 10:17am
      Oct 26, 2024
      Dryhannahleigh

      Activity Feed

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      BrandonirByY8wishlistrouteactivity #65903277
      Feb 8, 2025 @ 12:39pm
      Feb 8, 2025
      J4m3z420addreportactivity #65613606 and 2 more
      Feb 2, 2025 @ 2:47pm
      Feb 2, 2025
      noahyunkeraddreportactivity #65602483
      Feb 2, 2025 @ 12:22pm
      Feb 2, 2025
      Shokaconbiteaddvideoactivity #65315618
      Jan 28, 2025 @ 6:56am
      Jan 28, 2025
      Shokaconbiteaddvideoactivity #65088586
      Jan 24, 2025 @ 6:43am
      Jan 24, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      NamsustrailFrontsideWell built trail on side of mountain. A...
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 5:50pm
      Oct 31, 2024
      NamsustrailDream OnGreat job building trails close to town on the...
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 12:49pm
      Oct 31, 2024
      NamsustrailBackboneSecond half is chunky. No flow
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 12:12pm
      Oct 31, 2024
      envadertrailMaybeHonestly this trail sucks
      Jul 15, 2024 @ 8:57am
      Jul 15, 2024
      sh0usetrailCounty Rd 175Nice gravel road up. Can connect to 181 and...
      Jun 24, 2024 @ 7:44am
      Jun 24, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Methodist Mountain Trail System 5 10 45 km
      Chalk Creek 215 km
      Midland Trail System 1 8 120.3 km
      Whipple Trail System 5 4 121.6 km
      Vitamin B Trail System 1 3 125.8 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4261 miles10,259 ft29 miles2,864 ft
      #472#2459355139,539
      E-Bike58 miles571 ft2 miles1,808 ft
      #1,25148079
      Hike4863 miles10,551 ft29 miles2,864 ft
      #313#1945514558
      Trail Running4863 miles10,551 ft29 miles2,864 ft
      #316#1945514407
      Dirtbike/Moto13 miles482 ft1 mile482 ft
      1892
      • By artificiallightmovement & contributors
      • Admins: SMT
      • #6906 - 8,585 views

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