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2.5 miles
Distance
241 ft
Climb
-248 ft
Descent
00:30:53
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
1,024 ft
Altitude min
1,128 ft
Altitude max
1,032 ft
Altitude start
1,027 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
3,953 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,570 ft
Distance flat
00:30:53
Avg time

Fossil Flats Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Devils Den State Park - Monument Trails
    Winslow, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84246 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16406 in E-Biking
    • #72114 in Trail Running
    • #61844 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    1990
  • Land Owner
    Arkansas State Parks

The flat exposed rock in the creek bed lends this trail its name. Many fossils are visible in the exposed creek bed. Along the trail you will see evidence of the CCC and early settlers, creek views, and big rock formations. This trail gives riders a choice of a three, four, or five mile ride and the difficulty increases with each mile added.

Access Info

8 miles south of Fayetteville on I-540 (Exit 53), then 18 miles southwest on Hwy. 170, or 7 miles west of I-540 (Exit 45) at Winslow on Hwy. 74

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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 Wet, lots of water crossings. Some of the loops along the creek are underwater. Downed tree across Heartbreak Hill. Should be all passable in 3...
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        Directions to fossil-flats-loop trailhead (35.784260, -94.245220)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        11 Ratings
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fossil Flats Loop

        ▼ Where is Fossil Flats Loop located?
        Fossil Flats Loop is located in Devils Den State Park - Monument Trails, Winslow, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Devils Den State Park - Monument Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.78426, -94.24522.
        ▼ How hard is Fossil Flats Loop?
        Fossil Flats Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fossil Flats Loop?
        Fossil Flats Loop has 241 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 248 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,024 ft to 1,128 ft.
        ▼ Is Fossil Flats Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Fossil Flats Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Fossil Flats Loop?
        Fossil Flats Loop is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fossil Flats Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Fossil Flats Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fossil Flats Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fossil Flats Loop are:
        • May (12 activities)
        • April (12 activities)
        • November (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Fossil Flats Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fossil Flats Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Fossil Flats Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Fossil Flats Loop. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Fossil Flats Loop?
        Fossil Flats Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 799 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 808 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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