more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
892 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:21:58
Avg time
775 ft
Altitude change
650 ft
Altitude min
1,425 ft
Altitude max
650 ft
Altitude start
1,424 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
44%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,411 ft
Distance down
1,070 ft
Distance flat
00:21:58
Avg time

Ox Pull Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98612 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91240 in E-Biking
    • #88760 in Trail Running
    • #89887 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #607 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #435 in E-Biking
    • #233 in Trail Running
    • #262 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner

This climb starts as the base of Mt Nebo. You’ll work your way up to the Bench, the highest road developed in the early 1800s. It is a strenuous climb from about 650ft to 1450ft. Put it in an easy gear and spin away for nearly 2 miles. This trail can be hiked in either direction but is UPHILL ONLY for bikes.

Access Info

Access for mountain biking is only available at the base of the mountain. Hikers may access the trail from the base of the mountain or the Bench Trail near the park entrance.

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Family friendly
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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 222 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Ox Pull Trail Reports

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on Jan 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ox-pull trailhead (35.224520, -93.235600)

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      1 Review & Comments

      TheBurman
      Crushing death slog up the hill. I don't know if it's five stars or no stars. Very well built but prepare to work until you don't want to . . . then work much more

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ox Pull located?
      Ox Pull is located in Mount Nebo State Park - Monument Trails, Dardanelle, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Mount Nebo State Park - Monument Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.22452, -93.2356.
      ▼ How hard is Ox Pull?
      Ox Pull is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ox Pull?
      Ox Pull has 892 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 650 ft to 1,425 ft.
      ▼ Is Ox Pull a point to point trail?
      Ox Pull is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ox Pull?
      Ox Pull is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ox Pull?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ox Pull. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ox Pull? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ox Pull are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ox Pull?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Ox Pull. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ox Pull?
      Ox Pull is a very popular trail. There have been 1,331 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,754 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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