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1.6 miles
Distance
252 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:11:28
Avg time
203 ft
Altitude change
980 ft
Altitude min
1,194 ft
Altitude max
991 ft
Altitude start
1,194 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
26.7%
Grade min
4,603 ft
Distance climb
1,834 ft
Distance down
2,021 ft
Distance flat
00:11:28
Avg time

Sugar Bridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little Sugar
    Bella Vista, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110999 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113868 in E-Biking
    • #126881 in Trail Running
    • #118523 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #690 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #697 in E-Biking
    • #496 in Trail Running
    • #473 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Bella Vista Property Owners Association

The main connector between Back 40 and Little Sugar. This soft-surface connection gives passage to trail users by getting them safely under the highway and over Little Sugar Creek. Along the way, riders will experience a massive gateway bridge and plenty of natural beauty.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 162 rides
  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • 844 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Sugar Bridge Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2026 @ 3:56pm (America/Chicago)
Sep 15, 2026
The extra credit line could use some dirt on the landing off the drop and the climb out has rocks at the top that I felt didn’t give me the best...
Jul 19, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Chicago)
Jul 19, 2026
Jul 17, 2026 @ 4:23pm (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
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Jul 7, 2026 @ 6:39am (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
Jul 7, 2026
Jun 21, 2026 @ 2:55pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 21, 2026
Tree down across the road in general, the corridor could really use opening up. Tread seems clear, but a lot of stuff hanging down. It hits you in...
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on Sep 15, 2026
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
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      Directions to sugar-bridge trailhead (36.470900, -94.243090)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Earthpig Earthpig
      Fun ride along the creek until you get to the very steep section about 1/2 mile before Tunnel Vision.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sugar Bridge located?
      Sugar Bridge is located in Little Sugar, Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Little Sugar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.4709, -94.24309.
      ▼ How hard is Sugar Bridge?
      Sugar Bridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sugar Bridge?
      Sugar Bridge has 252 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 980 ft to 1,194 ft.
      ▼ Is Sugar Bridge a point to point trail?
      Sugar Bridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sugar Bridge?
      Sugar Bridge is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sugar Bridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sugar Bridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sugar Bridge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sugar Bridge are:
      • October (165 activities)
      • March (68 activities)
      • April (62 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sugar Bridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sugar Bridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sugar Bridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Sugar Bridge. 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 Sugar Bridge?
      Sugar Bridge is a very popular trail. There have been 4,901 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,120 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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