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1.5 miles
Distance
121 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
00:13:10
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
626 ft
Altitude min
728 ft
Altitude max
627 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
2,795 ft
Distance climb
2,943 ft
Distance down
1,506 ft
Distance flat
00:13:10
Avg time

Yellowcheek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bluffton Preserve
    Clinton, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21990 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #239250 in E-Biking
    • #430575 in Trail Running
    • #315916 in Hiking
    • #43963 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #143 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #1,316 in E-Biking
    • #1,557 in Trail Running
    • #1,210 in Hiking
    • #48 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    nature.org/arkansas

Yellowcheek is the easiest trail within the Bluffton Preserve Multi-Use Trail System and a great beginner bike ride. Riders can loop back along Watergate Rd. for a super simple and easy 1.5-mile loop. Yellowcheek is also a great, easy climb to get from the Archey Fork Trailhead back to the Stoneroller Trailhead.

Starting at Stoneroller, follow doubletrack for 150 ft. until you see the trail take off into the woods on your right. The next quarter mile was built by dedicated volunteers and flows through nice forest until it pops out on the edge of a field and a bluff line overlooking the Archey Fork.

Continue on the trail through open grass fields and forest restoration sites on smooth trail with a few rock-armored creek crossings. Near the bottom, there are two nice berms before you pop out onto a road with beautiful views of bluff lines and the Archey Fork Valley.

Follow the trail across the road or take the dirt doubletrack to the left for a couple hundred feet to get to the Archey Fork Trailhead, day-use area, or campsites.

Disclaimer

Clinton, Arkansas is the nearest city (15 minute drive) with most all amenities. The property is leased for hunting so take the proper precautions during hunting season.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yellowcheek located?
      Yellowcheek is located in Bluffton Preserve, Clinton, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Bluffton Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.6443, -92.5228.
      ▼ How hard is Yellowcheek?
      Yellowcheek is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellowcheek?
      Yellowcheek has 121 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 626 ft to 728 ft.
      ▼ Is Yellowcheek a point to point trail?
      Yellowcheek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Yellowcheek?
      Yellowcheek is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellowcheek?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellowcheek. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yellowcheek?
      Yellowcheek is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Yellowcheek? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellowcheek are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellowcheek?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Yellowcheek. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yellowcheek?
      Yellowcheek is a very popular trail. There have been 42 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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