more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
175 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:13:12
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
990 ft
Altitude min
1,112 ft
Altitude max
1,002 ft
Altitude start
1,024 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-30.4%
Grade max
22.5%
Grade min
3,245 ft
Distance climb
2,208 ft
Distance down
1,614 ft
Distance flat
00:13:12
Avg time

Technical Difficulty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little Sugar
    Bella Vista, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124250 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136110 in E-Biking
    • #153582 in Trail Running
    • #131588 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #763 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #982 in E-Biking
    • #771 in Trail Running
    • #566 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Bella Vista Property Owners Association

A rock technical dual-directional trail that parallels Browning Creek.

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BermsBridgesRock gardensRock slabs
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles average
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  • 24 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 264 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Technical Difficulty Trail Reports

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on Sep 21, 2026
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      tdeems tdeems
      The features are designed to work when ridden clockwise. Only a few tech bits, mostly mellow trail.
      JennjIGftm
      Fun trail. If hiking may want to start at 2nd entrance opposite as bikes.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Technical Difficulty located?
      Technical Difficulty 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 36.49402, -94.29166.
      ▼ How hard is Technical Difficulty?
      Technical Difficulty is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Technical Difficulty?
      Technical Difficulty has 175 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 990 ft to 1,112 ft.
      ▼ Is Technical Difficulty a point to point trail?
      Technical Difficulty is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Technical Difficulty?
      Technical Difficulty is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Technical Difficulty?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Technical Difficulty. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Technical Difficulty?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Technical Difficulty are:
      • October (50 activities)
      • April (23 activities)
      • March (19 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Technical Difficulty? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Technical Difficulty are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Technical Difficulty?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Technical Difficulty. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Technical Difficulty?
      Technical Difficulty is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,509 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,026 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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