more stats
3,343 ft
Distance
-287 ft
Descent
00:05:01
Avg time
-287 ft
Altitude change
1,275 ft
Altitude min
1,562 ft
Altitude max
1,562 ft
Altitude start
1,276 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
3,077 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:05:01
Avg time

Flight Training Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt Kessler
    Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #16678 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31404 in E-Biking
    • #231703 in Trail Running
    • #67461 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump

A downhill-only trail that was built using modern techniques and hundreds of hours of rock work and armoring. Fast and engaging terrain.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 183 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Flight Training Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 2, 2026
 Splendid. You need to hit that!
Jul 16, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 16, 2026
 reporter Fully weed whipped. Refresh in the works.
Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:37am (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
Apr 10, 2026
Jan 2, 2026 @ 7:18pm (America/Chicago)
Jan 2, 2026
Dec 11, 2025 @ 2:30pm (America/Chicago)
Dec 11, 2025
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on Aug 2, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Wlaurenzo
      I personally had a great time on this trail. While it is certainly not a “jump line,” it’s a very fun, fast DH trail with a lot of big, well built berms, a few mild drops and jumps, and some really nice flow. Relatively mild black diamond that anyone who isn’t a jump line snob should have a great time on
      toddsmithsurftx toddsmithsurftx
      Extremely disappointed in the name of this trail. You’d think a black rated trail named “Flight Training” would actually have jumps on it. One real jump and maybe a couple little bumps. If you’re looking for a black jumpline, this is not what you’re looking for. The berms were fun though. Maybe rename it “Berm Training”.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flight Training located?
      Flight Training is located in Mt Kessler, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Mt Kessler trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.04202, -94.21797.
      ▼ How hard is Flight Training?
      Flight Training is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flight Training?
      The trail has 287 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,275 ft to 1,562 ft.
      ▼ Is Flight Training a point to point trail?
      Yes, Flight Training is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flight Training?
      Flight Training is 3,343 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flight Training?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Flight Training. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Flight Training? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flight Training are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flight Training?
      The estimated time to ride Flight Training is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 3,343 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Flight Training?
      Flight Training is a very popular trail. There have been 1,749 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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