more stats
901 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:01:26
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,326 ft
Altitude min
1,332 ft
Altitude max
1,332 ft
Altitude start
1,329 ft
Altitude end
-0.401%
Grade
-2.571%
Grade max
5.445%
Grade min
141 ft
Distance climb
319 ft
Distance down
441 ft
Distance flat
00:01:26
Avg time

Black Bird Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Runway Bike Park
    Springdale, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73871 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136503 in Trail Running
    • #364268 in Hiking
    • #8019 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #3296 in Adaptive Biking
    • #19034 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #469 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #591 in Trail Running
    • #1,395 in Hiking
    • #5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #9 in Adaptive Biking
    • #179 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Skinny, Wallride, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The skills course is comprised of 3 different asphalt skill lines with various wooden rollers and berms. The course contains a beginner, intermediate, and advanced line that allows an aspiring mountain biker to progress on an asphalt track before hitting the Oz Trails across Northwest Arkansas.

source: https://www.thejonescenter.net/bike-park
Access Info

Jones Center for Families, 955 E.Emma, Springdale, AR 72764

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 1.9 km average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 7.6 km avg distance
All
  • 75 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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      rageify rageify
      This is not a black diamond. Everything here is beginner and not worth worth the drive when railyard is down the road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Bird located?
      Black Bird is located in Runway Bike Park, Springdale, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Runway Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.18556, -94.11754.
      ▼ How hard is Black Bird?
      Black Bird is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.401%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Bird?
      Black Bird has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,326 ft to 1,332 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Bird a point to point trail?
      Yes, Black Bird is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Black Bird?
      Black Bird is 901 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Bird?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Black Bird. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Bird?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Bird are:
      • May (5 activities)
      • April (4 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Black Bird? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Bird are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Bird?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Black Bird. The trail is 901 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Bird?
      Black Bird is a very popular trail. There have been 574 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,409 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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