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6.7 miles
Distance
455 ft
Climb
-452 ft
Descent
00:51:11
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
1,127 ft
Altitude min
1,268 ft
Altitude max
1,152 ft
Altitude start
1,155 ft
Altitude end
-24.4%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:51:11
Avg time

Western Don Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Wedington
    Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #132071 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130140 in E-Biking
    • #297547 in Trail Running
    • #143097 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #795 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #894 in E-Biking
    • #1,192 in Trail Running
    • #675 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Western Don is a 7 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Fayetteville Arkansas. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 455 ft blue climb. On average it takes 51 minutes to complete this trail.

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Western Don Trail Reports

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Aug 3, 2026 @ 4:47am (America/Chicago)
Aug 3, 2026
reporter full loop weed whipped
Jul 17, 2026 @ 8:07am (America/Chicago)
Jul 17, 2026
reporter All trees cleared and have weeds knocked back first 2 miles from paved lot CW.
Jun 5, 2026 @ 4:57pm (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
Jun 5, 2026
Trail is clear and the weeds have been cut back recently.
May 20, 2026 @ 4:03pm (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
May 20, 2026
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May 16, 2026 @ 5:14pm (America/Chicago)
May 16, 2026
reporter Entire loop weed whipped by OORC. Knocked out Twin Knobs from Don to first road crossing as well.
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on Aug 3, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to western-don trailhead (36.094720, -94.375290)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      jholmes76
      We really enjoyed this trail. It was a beautiful ride through dense woods with some enormous pines worthy of stopping to admire. This is an extremely easy trail with exceptional flow throughout. There were almost no technical spots and no long climbs (we rode counterclockwise). This trail reminded me of lake Fayetteville but is a lot more remote and we didn't see a single hiker or rider. No down trees and the weeds were trimmed back from the trail. Highly recommend this one.
      Ouachita-Mule
      A very nice XC (and hiking/running) trail for bikers looking for a relaxing, quiet/peaceful, and not too difficult, fun ride in the National Forest in order to get-in some good fitness miles. This trail is very well laid out, flows/meanders well, and any perceived sketchy parts can be easily walked.
      Earthpig Earthpig
      Not a blue/intermediate trail. Definitely green/beginner.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Western Don located?
      Western Don is located in Lake Wedington, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Lake Wedington trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.09472, -94.37529.
      ▼ How hard is Western Don?
      Western Don is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Western Don?
      Western Don has 455 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 452 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,127 ft to 1,268 ft.
      ▼ Is Western Don a point to point trail?
      Western Don is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Western Don?
      Western Don is 6.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Western Don?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Western Don. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Western Don?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Western Don are:
      • June (10 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
      • August (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Western Don? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Western Don are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Western Don?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 51 minutes to ride Western Don. The trail is 6.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Western Don?
      Western Don is a moderately popular trail. There have been 762 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 860 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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