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2,185 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-265 ft
Descent
1,821 ft
High Point
-261 ft
Altitude change
1,554 ft
Altitude min
1,815 ft
Altitude start
1,555 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade
-46.9%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
256 ft
Distance climb
1,886 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat

Precipitous Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt Kessler
    Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2025
Tags

DH only trail featuring a cedar bridge drop in followed with multiple drops, gaps, jumps and a multi option choose your own finish.

Trail Supporters
  • Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 36 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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on Nov 13, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 5 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Precipitous - Mt Kessler
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      0:29 | 162 | Jul 6, 2025 , Fayetteville
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      0:07 | 98 | Jul 1, 2025 , Fayetteville
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Jocalowry
      Awesome trail but I feel like they could/should have made the entrance more challenging. Or at least have a harder alt line
      jml141 jml141
      After the big wooden feature and the small wooden feature, there is a steep downhill and an immediate drop that will sneak up on you. Don’t ride recklessly if you aren’t familiar with it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Precipitous located?
      Precipitous is located in Mt Kessler, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Mt Kessler trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.02154, -94.21822.
      ▼ How hard is Precipitous?
      Precipitous is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Precipitous?
      Precipitous has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 265 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,554 ft to 1,821 ft.
      ▼ Is Precipitous a point to point trail?
      Yes, Precipitous is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Precipitous?
      Precipitous is 2,185 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Precipitous?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Precipitous. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Precipitous? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Precipitous are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Precipitous?
      Precipitous is a very popular trail. There have been 385 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 694 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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