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1.5 miles
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:06:02
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
254 ft
Altitude min
310 ft
Altitude max
288 ft
Altitude start
308 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
10.5%
Grade min
1,913 ft
Distance climb
2,559 ft
Distance down
3,537 ft
Distance flat
00:06:02
Avg time

Owl Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pinnacle Mountain State Park
    Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21288 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101603 in E-Biking
    • #91649 in Trail Running
    • #135392 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #137 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #555 in E-Biking
    • #256 in Trail Running
    • #593 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Arkansas State Parks

This trail connects the Arkansas Arboretum and the West Summit Day-Use Area including hiking trails up Pinnacle Mountain and the Lichen Link MTB trail to the Park Visitor Center. It is an old maintenance trail and is awaiting blazing and signs.

Users will find beautiful views of the Little Maumelle River.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 96 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Owl Pass Trail Reports

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Oct 12, 2026 @ 11:13am (America/Chicago)
Oct 12, 2026
Done and open. It’s a paved bike path.
Nov 23, 2024 @ 4:27pm
Nov 23, 2024
Under construction. Taped off at both ends.
Sep 24, 2024 @ 12:57pm
Sep 24, 2024
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Jul 14, 2024 @ 1:41pm
Jul 14, 2024
Feb 27, 2024 @ 6:09am
Feb 27, 2024
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on Oct 12, 2026
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to owl-pass trailhead (34.836770, -92.478260)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      dismalhiker dismalhiker
      Connector trail between the Arkansas Arboretum (at Pinnacle Mountain State Park) and the West Summit area. East end comes out of the forest and crosses an open field, with a faint trail to the Arboretum parking area.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Owl Pass located?
      Owl Pass is located in Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.83677, -92.47826.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Owl Pass?
      Owl Pass has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 254 ft to 310 ft.
      ▼ Is Owl Pass a point to point trail?
      Owl Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Owl Pass?
      Owl Pass is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Owl Pass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Owl Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Owl Pass?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Owl Pass are:
      • August (15 activities)
      • October (12 activities)
      • September (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Owl Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Owl Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Owl Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Owl Pass. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Owl Pass?
      Owl Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 461 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 598 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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