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      Leatherwood was built by Ozark Off-Road Cyclist with Dave Renko as lead. Dave today is Crew Forman for Progressive Trail Design. Lots of short tough climbs, ridge-line flow, technical rock drops, and great lake views. Just a couple minutes from Historic Eureka Springs, Arkansas, an awesome place to ride and hang out. Also Leatherwood boast's the only 'true' natural feature downhill in the area. This system host's the annual Fat Tire Festival, one of the 'premier' mt bike festivals in the mid-west and south.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: Municipal Park
      Sports Field Trailhead google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Lake Leatherwood Parking Area
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Nov 15, 2019
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      28
      Trails Mountain Bike
      29
      Trails E-Bike
      28
      Trails Hike
      29
      Trails Trail Running
      29
      Total Distance
      20 miles
      Total Descent
      3,849 ft
      Total Vertical
      420 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,431 ft
      Reports
      625
      Photos
      41
      Ridden Counter
      6,083

      Photos of Lake Leatherwood XC and Hiking Mountain Bike

      0 |
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 9:41am
      2 days
      70 |
      Aug 24, 2021 @ 10:06pm
      Aug 24, 2021
      106 |
      Feb 6, 2021 @ 10:03am
      Feb 6, 2021
      95 |
      Feb 6, 2021 @ 10:03am
      Feb 6, 2021
      92 |
      Feb 6, 2021 @ 10:02am
      Feb 6, 2021
      99 |
      Feb 6, 2021 @ 10:02am
      Feb 6, 2021
      132 |
      Jan 5, 2021 @ 5:06pm
      Jan 5, 2021
      131 |
      Sep 5, 2020 @ 8:22am
      Sep 5, 2020

      Videos of Lake Leatherwood XC and Hiking Mountain Bike

      Trees don't like being whipped
      114 | Dec 31, 2021
      How to break an arm
      | Dec 31, 2021
      How to break an arm
      | Dec 31, 2021
      Lake Leatherwood DH5
      104 | Oct 23, 2020
      Short DH 5 Video
      0:54 | 94 | Mar 23, 2020
      Wed & Shred
      3:51 | 127 | Feb 14, 2020
      NORTH HUB CONNECTOR 01/06/2023
      2:22 | 32 | Jan 14, 2023 , Eureka Springs
      SOUTH HUB CONNECTOR 01/06/2023
      2:03 | 19 | Jan 13, 2023 , Eureka Springs

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Overlook Trail
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 10:23am
      Sep 28, 2023
      IdealE-Bike Large Tree blocking complete trail. See...Randoford
      Twin Knobs (West)
      Dec 12, 2022 @ 11:24am
      Dec 12, 2022
      VariableA few slick rocks and roots but trail has...JChrisGaines
      Beacham Trail
      Nov 21, 2022 @ 12:03pm
      Nov 21, 2022
      Dry ParkerMcColl9HN
      Carroll Rd (County Road 241)
      Oct 20, 2022 @ 3:25am
      Oct 20, 2022
      DryPrivate property for use with permission...MXUrSM
      North Hub Connector
      Aug 12, 2022 @ 8:24am
      Aug 12, 2022
      DryClear and dry.JChrisGaines
      South Hub Connector
      Aug 12, 2022 @ 8:24am
      Aug 12, 2022
      DryClearJChrisGaines
      Sports Field Access
      Aug 12, 2022 @ 8:24am
      Aug 12, 2022
      DryClear with one minor washout.JChrisGaines
      Miner's Rock Trail
      May 20, 2022 @ 10:32am
      May 20, 2022
      Idealanniek GVC
      Miner's Rock Loop
      May 20, 2022 @ 10:32am
      May 20, 2022
      Idealanniek GVC
      Sloryde
      Mar 4, 2022 @ 8:55am
      Mar 4, 2022
      Idealtbubier

      Activity Feed

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      LeatherwoodGravityProjectaddphotoNick & Chip at Leatherwood Trail in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 9:41am
      2 days
      trailmarkerswishlistregionLake Leatherwood XC and Hiking
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 7:40pm
      Sep 28, 2023
      RandofordaddreportOverlook Trail
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 3:19pm
      Sep 28, 2023
      ReelentlesswishlisttrailShoreline Trail
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 5:37am
      Sep 28, 2023
      HouseNoteswishlisttrailBeacham Trail and 2 more
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 2:48pm
      Sep 24, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      adventuregirl13trailOverlook TrailNot worth doing. Mostly graveled, some...
      Apr 20, 2023 @ 5:06pm
      Apr 20, 2023
      MXUrSMreportCarroll Rd (County Road 241)Gate is brand new and has already been damaged...
      Oct 20, 2022 @ 3:29am
      Oct 20, 2022
      trusstrusstrailOverlook TrailDefinitely do in the recommended direction....
      Jun 20, 2022 @ 7:53am
      Jun 20, 2022
      JChrisGainestrailCarroll Rd (County Road 241)Viscious dog at the end of the paved road...
      Aug 23, 2020 @ 1:26pm
      Aug 23, 2020
      NmwhitneyreportBeacham Trail (Road)A Ceo cc’d CD s de f feed
      Jul 10, 2020 @ 3:08pm
      Jul 10, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Lake Leatherwood Gravity Project 1 2 4 10.1 km
      Eureka Springs In Town Trails 7 12.2 km
      Black Bass Lake 4 22.7 km
      Passion Play 11 11 9 23 km
      Gateway City Park10.1 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2920 miles3,848 ft9 miles420 ft
      #1,610#8723062511,207
      E-Bike2820 miles3,825 ft9 miles420 ft
      #622#214490116
      Hike2920 miles3,848 ft9 miles420 ft
      #1,202#759862563
      Trail Running2920 miles3,848 ft9 miles420 ft
      #1,205#7556625154
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