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1.3 miles
Distance
189 ft
Climb
-180 ft
Descent
00:14:33
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
1,094 ft
Altitude min
1,254 ft
Altitude max
1,094 ft
Altitude start
1,102 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
18.3%
Grade min
2,907 ft
Distance climb
2,913 ft
Distance down
1,280 ft
Distance flat
00:14:33
Avg time

Summit School Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Back 40
    Bella Vista, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40718 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3162 in E-Biking
    • #22685 in Trail Running
    • #97254 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A fun connector with either a long climbs and steep descent, or a steep climb and longer descent with features both ways.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 35 miles average
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  • 138 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 1,149 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Aug 29, 2026 @ 8:07am (America/Chicago)
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Aug 12, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Chicago)
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Aug 7, 2026 @ 10:12am (America/Chicago)
Aug 7, 2026
Did it all and it’s in good shape.
Aug 7, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/Chicago)
Aug 7, 2026
Excellent shape!
Jun 16, 2026 @ 1:53pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 16, 2026
 New grade reversal at the top is working. We still had some rutting in the middle of the trail. I would like to get out there after the next rain...
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.82 (11 votes)
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        Directions to summit-school trailhead (36.467080, -94.215860)
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        35:10 | 649 | Oct 4, 2020 , Bella Vista

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Summit School

        ▼ Where is Summit School located?
        Summit School is located in Back 40, Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Back 40 trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.46708, -94.21586.
        ▼ How hard is Summit School?
        Summit School is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Summit School?
        Summit School has 189 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,094 ft to 1,254 ft.
        ▼ Is Summit School a point to point trail?
        Summit School is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Summit School?
        Summit School is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Summit School?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Summit School. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Summit School?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Summit School are:
        • October (101 activities)
        • May (54 activities)
        • April (45 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Summit School? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Summit School are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Summit School?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Summit School. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Summit School?
        Summit School is a very popular trail. There have been 5,928 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,950 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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