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      Located on the southwest edge of Fayetteville in Washington County, Kessler Mountain reaches 1,856 feet above sea level. The area consists of steep bluffs and rock-covered woodlands with miles of nature trails that traverse through stands of old-growth forest, rock out-croppings and many native flora and fauna species. The area presents approximately 376 acres of undeveloped land to the public for a variety of recreation including hiking, birding, mountain biking, nature watching and relaxing. Patrons are requested to sign a log at the parking lot to help the city document the area’s use.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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      Region Details
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      • 5
      • 7
      • 2

      Region Status
      Open as of Feb 6, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      17
      Trails Mountain Bike
      21
      Trails E-Bike
      21
      Trails Hike
      21
      Trails Trail Running
      21
      Total Distance
      20 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      7 miles
      Total Descent
      1,964 ft
      Total Vertical
      614 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,819 ft
      Reports
      714
      Photos
      75
      Ridden Counter
      8,177

      Photos of Mt Kessler Mountain Bike

      trail: Spellbound
      7 |
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 1:24pm
      Oct 31, 2024
      trail: Spellbound
      6 |
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 1:24pm
      Oct 31, 2024
      trail: Spellbound
      6 |
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 1:20pm
      Oct 31, 2024
      trail: Spellbound
      9 |
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 1:20pm
      Oct 31, 2024
      trail: Spellbound
      7 |
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 1:20pm
      Oct 31, 2024
      trail: Spellbound
      8 |
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 1:20pm
      Oct 31, 2024
      trail: Spellbound
      8 |
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 1:20pm
      Oct 31, 2024
      trail: Spellbound
      10 |
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 1:19pm
      Oct 31, 2024

      Videos of Mt Kessler Mountain Bike

      Kessler
      | Jun 18, 2021
      Mt. Kessler Eggbeater c WO Rock Ride
      trail: Egg Beater
      8:21 | 130 | Jun 16, 2017
      Mt. Kessler Eggbeater b
      trail: Egg Beater
      4:46 | 49 | Jun 16, 2017
      Mt. Kessler Eggbeater a
      trail: Egg Beater
      0:45 | 24 | Jun 16, 2017
      Mt. Kessler Crazy Mary a
      trail: Crazy Mary
      17:23 | 429 | Jun 14, 2017
      Mount Kessler: Crazy Mary
      trail: Crazy Mary
      10:52 | 1151 | Oct 25, 2014
      Mount Kessler: Egg Beater
      trail: Egg Beater
      5:36 | 122 | Oct 25, 2014
      Fayetteville, Arkansas Kessler
      trail: Spellbound
      46:23 | 642 | Sep 27, 2020 , Fayetteville

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      Feb 15, 2025 @ 4:10pm
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      Recent Comments

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      steveschwasstrailChinkapin OakA super fun older hand cut trail that'll keep...
      Nov 14, 2024 @ 3:06pm
      Nov 14, 2024
      jdischtrailCrazy MaryBetter as a climb, just skip Trent Trail and...
      May 30, 2024 @ 7:43pm
      May 30, 2024
      bdofmichigantrailCrazy MaryA fun technical rocky trail. Chinkapin oak is...
      May 12, 2024 @ 7:26pm
      May 12, 2024
      bdofmichigantrailGoat TrailA good technical climb trail in the direction...
      May 12, 2024 @ 7:23pm
      May 12, 2024
      bdofmichigantrailSpellboundFun trail with plenty of tech to keep you...
      May 12, 2024 @ 7:21pm
      May 12, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain 7 8 142.4 km
      Ramay JH School Trails 2 12.5 km
      Markham Hill 2 13.1 km
      Gregory Park 2 15.1 km
      Mt Sequoyah Woods 4 25.1 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2020 miles1,965 ft7 miles614 ft
      #1,272#6907974176,401
      E-Bike2120 miles1,965 ft7 miles614 ft
      #496#18716944341
      Hike2120 miles1,965 ft7 miles614 ft
      #938#5917402548
      Trail Running2120 miles1,965 ft7 miles614 ft
      #938#5867402482
      • By brenthillierTF Pro NSMBA TRAILFORKS & contributors
      • Admins: OORC
      • #3744 - 18,120 views

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