more stats
1,854 ft
Distance
95 ft
Climb
00:03:52
Avg time
95 ft
Altitude change
392 ft
Altitude min
487 ft
Altitude max
392 ft
Altitude start
489 ft
Altitude end
5.1%
Grade
18.3%
Grade min
1,578 ft
Distance climb
276 ft
Distance flat
00:03:52
Avg time

Upper Stick Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pinnacle Mountain State Park
    Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84232 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94330 in E-Biking
    • #107352 in Trail Running
    • #114030 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #537 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #467 in E-Biking
    • #345 in Trail Running
    • #434 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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
    Rock Garden

Connecting the Lower Stick and the Jackfork/Upheaval Hub. This trail is a bit more difficult than the lower stick due to unavoidable rock gardens.

Tags
Rock gardens

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 85 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 664 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Upper Stick Trail Reports

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on Jan 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 75%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Stick located?
      Upper Stick is located in Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.84085, -92.46746.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Stick?
      Upper Stick is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Stick?
      Upper Stick has 95 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 392 ft to 487 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Stick a point to point trail?
      Upper Stick is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Stick?
      Upper Stick is 1,854 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Stick?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Stick. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Stick?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Stick are:
      • September (44 activities)
      • October (41 activities)
      • August (40 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Stick? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Stick are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Stick?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Stick. The trail is 1,854 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Stick?
      Upper Stick is a very popular trail. There have been 3,118 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,709 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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