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1.4 miles
Distance
175 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:14:12
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
00:14:12
Avg time

Technical Difficulty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little Sugar
    Bella Vista, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117486 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7866 in E-Biking
    • #127573 in Trail Running
    • #103034 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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Local Trail Association

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 33 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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Jun 9, 2026 @ 11:01am (America/Chicago)
Jun 9, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail by cave
May 29, 2026 @ 7:28am (America/Chicago)
May 29, 2026
Large tree branch blocking the way around the jump feature.
Nov 27, 2025 @ 9:29am (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
Nov 27, 2025
Oct 30, 2025 @ 12:45pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 30, 2025
reporter Erosion, trail tread nearly gone down to wash.
Oct 30, 2025 @ 12:43pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 30, 2025
reporter Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around. To heavy for me.
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        Directions to technical-difficulty-345471 trailhead (36.494020, -94.291660)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Technical Difficulty

        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 53 m of elevation gain. The trail has 47 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 302 m to 339 m.
        Is Technical Difficulty a point to point trail?
        Yes, Technical Difficulty is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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