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SaveFun, Flow, and Jumps. That is all this place is so far. there is only three trails and two ways to get into this place . 1 trail that gets in you in from one direction and the other way is a cement path that takes you straight to the bottom. This place has many jumps and technical features such as many wallrides, skinnies and big jumps. Also a few drop that pretty decent thrown into the mix.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Land Status: City Managed
google parking directions plan a road trip here Access Info:
Get off I 49 travel East on HWY 60(A.K.A. E Wagon Wheel Rd.) until the 2nd stop light where you will turn onto Silent Grove Rd South, from there as your driving south you will go about 1 mile and be looking on your left for W Pump Station Rd. and the parking area is right there . Also right next to the parking lot is a pump track to get warmed up on along with a mini skills area.
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- Mountain Bike
8 trails
- E-Bike
7 trails
- Hike
7 trails
- Trail Running
7 trails
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Region Status
Caution as of Jul 25, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 8
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 8
- Trails E-Bike
- 7
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 7
- Trails Trail Running
- 7
- Total Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent
- 441 ft
- Total Vertical
- 106 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,301 ft
- Reports
- 68
- Photos
- 14
- Completed Counter
- 992
Popular Thunder Chicken Mountain Biking Trails
• 45 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 56 ft • 150 •
The cement trail that takes you from the parking lot to the trial head about to be expanded to Nature Area
• 35 ★ 4.0 • 2,753 ft • 88 ft • 111 •
A good trail that you can go either way on but is mainly best for going down. has a wallride and is somewhat a rough trail. The wall ride is fun and easy to ride great for beginners to learn on. somewhat flowy. has some chunky rocks...
• 25 ★ 4.6 • 1,952 ft • 0 ft • 111 •
The trail that you probably came to this place for. Thunder Chicken! All flow, all jumps, all drops, big jumps (at bottom), wallrides. This is awesome for arkansas. A piece of the big mountains that found its way to arkansas. Tips of...
• 35 ★ 3.0 • 3,189 ft • 8 ft • 104 •
Fun downhill section that is right beside the main trail Thunder Chicken but can also be used to get back up to the top it flows boths ways but is definitely better downhill.
• 25 ★ 1.0 • 2,415 ft • 26 ft • 56 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 26 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 20 ★ 5.0 • 2,474 ft • 48 ft • 34 •
This is an old road thru the trail network
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Oak Ridge | Jul 25, 2026 @ 8:12am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Jul 25, 2026 | Variable | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| Valley View | Jul 25, 2026 @ 8:12am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Jul 25, 2026 | Variable | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| Thunder Chicken | Apr 23, 2025 @ 4:39pm Apr 23, 2025 | Unknown | Croberts218 | ||
| Spring Creek Trail | Sep 20, 2023 @ 3:30pm Sep 20, 2023 | Ideal | Randoford | ||
| Prairie Dog | Aug 17, 2019 @ 11:43am Aug 17, 2019 | Dry | blaircartwright |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JeremiahKurt40 | wishlist | region | activity #106086649 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:24pm Oct 17, 2026 |
| rickbikerrogers | wishlist | region | activity #100522318 | Aug 1, 2026 @ 1:43pm Aug 1, 2026 |
| robbiethetrailtroll | add | report | activity #100119499 and 1 more | Jul 27, 2026 @ 3:39am Jul 27, 2026 |
| thomcerny | add | photo | activity #89385156 | Feb 22, 2026 @ 2:43pm Feb 22, 2026 |
| jcalvarezjr | wishlist | trail | activity #89370196 | Feb 22, 2026 @ 11:24am Feb 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Can confirm. | Jun 3, 2025 @ 2:05pm Jun 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | There are things being worked on to maybe get... | Jul 25, 2023 @ 10:55am Jul 25, 2023 | ||
| trail | Just went to check it out and it’s... | Jul 24, 2023 @ 8:02pm Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| trail | This trail is a goner, taken back by nature.... | Jun 17, 2023 @ 8:11am Jun 17, 2023 | ||
| trail | Looks like these trails have not been... | Mar 30, 2023 @ 4:27pm Mar 30, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runway Bike Park | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.2 km | |
| Mount Fitzgerald | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3.3 km |
| Lake Fayetteville | 4 | 5.6 km | |||
| Wolf Creek Park | 4 | 8.2 km | |||
| Southwest Bentonville | 8.4 km |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Chicken Skills Park | skill park | Springdale |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 8 | 5 miles | 440 ft | 2 miles | 105 ft | #7,164 | #43 | 14 | 68 | 1,170 | ||
| E-Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 299 ft | 1 mile | 105 ft | #8,092 | #47 | 62 | 22 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 223 ft | 4,790 ft | 105 ft | #7,399 | #3,125 | 11 | 32 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 223 ft | 4,790 ft | 105 ft | #7,409 | #3,124 | 15 | ||||
| Hike | 7 | 4 miles | 371 ft | 2 miles | 105 ft | #14,605 | #57 | 57 | 17 | |||
| Trail Running | 7 | 4 miles | 371 ft | 2 miles | 105 ft | #13,540 | #57 | 57 | 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Thunder Chicken?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Thunder Chicken are:
- Thunder Chicken (4.3/5)
- Thunder Chicken CrossRoad (4.1/5)
- Spring Creek Trail (4.1/5)
- Valley View (4/5)
- Leaning Elm (3.7/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Thunder Chicken?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Thunder Chicken. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Thunder Chicken?
The longest trail in Thunder Chicken is Spring Creek Trail at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Thunder Chicken?
The best hiking trails in Thunder Chicken are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Thunder Chicken?
The best trail running trails in Thunder Chicken are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Thunder Chicken?
Thunder Chicken has a total of 8 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Thunder Chicken to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Thunder Chicken?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Thunder Chicken is Valley View with 88 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Thunder Chicken?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Thunder Chicken is Thunder Chicken CrossRoad with 143 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Thunder Chicken?
Thunder Chicken supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Thunder Chicken?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Thunder Chicken is Valley View with an average grade of 3.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Thunder Chicken?
The overall region status for Thunder Chicken is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 4 trails:
- Clear / Green: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Thunder Chicken?
Yes, Thunder Chicken supports e-bike riding. There are 7 trails in Thunder Chicken that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Thunder Chicken?
The most popular Strava segments in Thunder Chicken are:
- Back to the Greenway (590 athletes)
- Valley View DH (509 athletes)
- TC DH Course (167 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Thunder Chicken?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Thunder Chicken are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Thunder Chicken?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Thunder Chicken are:
- Thunder Chicken CrossRoad (5/5)
- Spring Creek Trail (4.5/5)
- Prairie Dog (1/5)
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