4.7 miles
Distance
270 ft
Climb
-274 ft
Descent
1,261 ft
High Point

This is a route for beginner rides who are focusing on learning the basics of mountain biking. There is minimal elevation change, and a combination of wide path singletrack and paved greenway. We get this request frequently, so this will help us direct tourists to a very enjoyable route.

Detailed Description
Beginner Route - Slaughter Pen is a highly rated 5 mile popular easy route located near Bentonville Arkansas. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 270 ft with a max elevation of 1,261 ft then descends -274 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Ridelogs
    207
More Stats for Beginner Route - Slaughter Pen mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    38 min 56 sec
  • Altitude min
    1,064 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,261 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,257 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -16.9%
  • Grade min
    13%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,216 ft
Avg: 4.7 (7 votes)
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