11.1 miles
Distance
1,201 ft
Climb
-1,254 ft
Descent
1,797 ft
High Point
-52 ft
Altitude change
1,275 ft
Altitude min
1,373 ft
Altitude start
1,319 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-31.2%
Grade max
46.7%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

A fun loop on Mt. Kessler. Add Spellbound for some added tech

Detailed Description
Mt. Kessler Sampler is a 11 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Fayetteville Arkansas. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 1,201 ft with a max elevation of 1,797 ft then descends -1,254 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 2, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 27 min
  • Altitude change
    -52 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,275 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,373 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,319 ft
  • Climb
    1,201 ft
  • Descent
    -1,254 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -31.2%
  • Grade min
    46.7%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    Mt Kessler
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue

Directions

  1. Walk southwest on Saddle Up.
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Walk west on Saddle Up.
  4. Continue for 300 meters.
  5. Walk west on Saddle Up.
  6. Continue for 300 meters.
  7. Walk northwest on Saddle Up.
  8. Continue for 300 meters.
  9. Walk north on Saddle Up.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Walk northwest on Saddle Up.
  12. Continue for 100 meters.
  13. Walk west on Last Call.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Turn left onto Terrapin Station.
  16. Continue for 100 meters.
  17. Walk southwest on Terrapin Station.
  18. Continue for 200 meters.
  19. Walk west on Terrapin Station.
  20. Continue for 300 meters.
  21. Walk northeast on Terrapin Station.
  22. Continue for 300 meters.
  23. Walk northwest on Terrapin Station.
  24. Continue for 200 meters.
  25. Walk east on Terrapin Station.
  26. Continue for 200 meters.
  27. Walk northeast on Terrapin Station.
  28. Continue for 40 meters.
  29. Walk north on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  30. Continue for 30 meters.
  31. Walk west on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  32. Continue for 90 meters.
  33. Walk west on Trent Trail.
  34. Continue for 100 meters.
  35. Walk west on Trent Trail.
  36. Continue for 300 meters.
  37. Walk southwest on Trent Trail.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
  39. Walk north on Serpentine.
  40. Continue for 50 meters.
  41. Turn left onto Goat Trail.
  42. Continue for 70 meters.
  43. Walk north on Goat Trail.
  44. Continue for 100 meters.
  45. Walk northwest on Goat Trail.
  46. Continue for 200 meters.
  47. Walk north on Goat Trail.
  48. Continue for 300 meters.
  49. Walk north on Egg Beater.
  50. Continue for 200 meters.
  51. Walk north on Rock City.
  52. Continue for 600 meters.
  53. Walk northeast on Rock City.
  54. Continue for 500 meters.
  55. Walk north on Rock City.
  56. Continue for 400 meters.
  57. Walk northwest on Flight Training.
  58. Continue for 70 meters.
  59. Walk east on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  60. Continue for 50 meters.
  61. Turn left onto Flight Training.
  62. Continue for 100 meters.
  63. Walk northwest on Flight Training.
  64. Continue for 200 meters.
  65. Walk west on Flight Training.
  66. Continue for 400 meters.
  67. Walk northeast on Flight Training.
  68. Continue for 200 meters.
  69. Walk southwest on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  70. Continue for 900 meters.
  71. Walk west on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  72. Continue for 600 meters.
  73. Walk southeast on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  74. Continue for 50 meters.
  75. Walk south on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  76. Continue for 20 meters.
  77. Walk northwest on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  78. Continue for 30 meters.
  79. Turn left to stay on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  80. Continue for 30 meters.
  81. Walk southeast on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  82. Continue for 100 meters.
  83. Walk east on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  84. Continue for 500 meters.
  85. Walk southeast on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  86. Continue for 300 meters.
  87. Walk southwest on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  88. Continue for 500 meters.
  89. Walk southeast on Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  90. Continue for 40 meters.
  91. Keep right to take Serpentine.
  92. Continue for 100 meters.
  93. Walk south on Serpentine.
  94. Continue for 200 meters.
  95. Walk north on Serpentine.
  96. Continue for 30 meters.
  97. Bear right onto Egg Beater.
  98. Continue for 50 meters.
  99. Walk northwest on Egg Beater.
  100. Continue for 100 meters.
  101. Walk west on Egg Beater.
  102. Continue for 90 meters.
  103. Keep right to stay on Egg Beater.
  104. Continue for 60 meters.
  105. Walk south on Egg Beater.
  106. Continue for 300 meters.
  107. Walk south on Egg Beater.
  108. Continue for 500 meters.
  109. Walk south on Egg Beater.
  110. Continue for 400 meters.
  111. Walk north on Spellbound.
  112. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  113. Turn right to stay on Spellbound.
  114. Continue for 100 meters.
  115. Walk south on Chinkapin Oak.
  116. Continue for 200 meters.
  117. Make a sharp left onto Crazy Mary.
  118. Continue for 700 meters.
  119. Walk north on Crazy Mary.
  120. Continue for 700 meters.
  121. Walk north on Crazy Mary.
  122. Continue for 500 meters.
  123. Walk south on Crazy Mary.
  124. Continue for 100 meters.
  125. Walk east on Crazy Mary.
  126. Continue for 200 meters.
  127. Walk northeast on Crazy Mary.
  128. Continue for 20 meters.
  129. Turn right onto Fayetteville Traverse 009.
  130. Continue for 30 meters.
  131. Keep right to take Terrapin Station.
  132. Continue for 70 meters.
  133. Turn left onto Last Call.
  134. Continue for 100 meters.
  135. Walk southwest on Last Call.
  136. Continue for 400 meters.
  137. Walk southwest on Last Call.
  138. Continue for 400 meters.
  139. Walk east on Last Call.
  140. Continue for 200 meters.
  141. Walk east on Last Call.
  142. Continue for 100 meters.
  143. Turn right onto Saddle Up.
  144. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  145. Walk east on Saddle Up.
  146. Continue for 800 meters.
Avg: 3 (3 votes)
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Videos

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