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7.7 miles
Distance
898 ft
Climb
-904 ft
Descent
01:11:54
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,135 ft
Altitude min
1,351 ft
Altitude max
1,221 ft
Altitude start
1,217 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
41.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:11:54
Avg time

Karst Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (10 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #12369 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64993 in E-Biking
    • #60319 in Trail Running
    • #69053 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #57 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #274 in E-Biking
    • #133 in Trail Running
    • #192 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2019

This trail has it all. Counter-clockwise the trail starts with a short, well-designed climb before miles of rolling ridgeline riding. Once you think you've had enough of that a short downhill takes you to the lake where you are sandwiched between rock bluffs and shoreline. A trail unlike any other.

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BermsBridgesRidgelineSkinnies

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 133 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,051 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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on Oct 29, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.53 (25 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      17 miles • 1,836 ft • 5 • Loop •
      This route is one of our group's favorites. Starting out it flows along a great bench cut to the tunnel...
      ★ 5.0 • 30 miles • 2,430 ft • 20 • Loop •
      Made a route for a big day out with the buddies
      18 miles • 1,942 ft • 6 •
      Ride all of the trails at Hobbs (east) for an awesome cross-country day!
      4.7 ★★★★★
      25 Ratings
      5 ★ 80%
      4 ★ 12%
      3 ★ 4%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 4%

      16 Reviews & Comments

      Peter7GgnuG
      It might be flowing but I needed full concentration so not much of a relaxation. I also agree that in sections (bluffs near lake) it was more of a blue than green trail. Well worth doing.
      juliehodnett
      Very pretty trail with lake and cliff views. Definitely would NOT take a beginner on it, felt it was solidly intermediate.
      Namsus
      Very flowy and scenic. So we’ll constructed. Thank you !!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Karst Trail located?
      Karst Trail is located in Hobbs State Park - Monument Trails, Rogers, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Hobbs State Park - Monument Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.29868, -93.91958.
      ▼ How hard is Karst Trail?
      Karst Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Karst Trail?
      Karst Trail has 898 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 904 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,135 ft to 1,351 ft.
      ▼ Is Karst Trail a point to point trail?
      Yes, Karst Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Karst Trail?
      Karst Trail is 7.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Karst Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Karst Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Karst Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Karst Trail are:
      • April (125 activities)
      • May (64 activities)
      • October (62 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Karst Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Karst Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Karst Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 12 minutes to ride Karst Trail. The trail is 7.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Karst Trail?
      Karst Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 5,493 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,708 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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