more stats
732 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:01:11
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,157 ft
Altitude min
1,177 ft
Altitude max
1,158 ft
Altitude start
1,158 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
151 ft
Distance climb
253 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:01:11
Avg time

Master Plan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Slaughter Pen Trails
    Bentonville, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101848 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118177 in E-Biking
    • #157179 in Trail Running
    • #144933 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #630 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #750 in E-Biking
    • #828 in Trail Running
    • #696 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

This short advanced level trail takes riders through a short rock garden of classic Ozark shale slabs. There is a mandatory drop/roll at the mid point of the trail.

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DropsRock gardensRock slabs

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 86 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,334 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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      This is the route Payson McElveen posted on his strava for the Bentonville trail challenge 2021.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Master Plan located?
      Master Plan is located in Slaughter Pen Trails, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Slaughter Pen Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.39875, -94.20324.
      ▼ How hard is Master Plan?
      Master Plan is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Master Plan?
      Master Plan has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,157 ft to 1,177 ft.
      ▼ Is Master Plan a point to point trail?
      Yes, Master Plan is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Master Plan?
      Master Plan is 732 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Master Plan?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Master Plan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Master Plan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Master Plan are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Master Plan?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Master Plan. The trail is 732 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Master Plan?
      Master Plan is a moderately popular trail. There have been 7,252 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,693 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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