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Slaughter Pen Trails – Handcut Hollow Trailhead loop from Bentonville Municipal Airport

Slaughter Pen Trails – Handcut Hollow Trailhead loop from Bentonville Municipal Airport

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Slaughter Pen Trails – Handcut Hollow Trailhead loop from Bentonville Municipal Airport

02:41

45.0km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.52 km

Slaughter Pen Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Mountain biking is a big deal in Bentonville and you can find miles of trails in the city itself. Wind through vibrant woodlands, discover art sculptures by the side of the trails and try out singletrack, jumps and technical sections.

There are trails for every experience level right here in Bentonville.

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6.72 km

Slaughter Pen Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

There are so many MTB trails at Slaughter Pen bike park that you need to come back time and time again, not to mention in different seasons.

A cycle path runs alongside the edge of the trails here, giving access at different points.

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9.33 km

Handcut Hollow Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Primary trailhead for the Handcut Hollow trails. Great spot to park, ride the traverse, and explore the other trails in the system. Along with the main traverse loop, there is a downhill hub in the system that leads into 7 runs of varying difficulty.

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11.8 km

David Swanson Memorial Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This sidepath between a horse barn and Highway 72 safely allows you to avoid riding along a narrow section of the busy highway before it provides a safe shoulder where it connects to the highway. You can use it in both directions. Be carefull crossing the highway!

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29.6 km

Sugar Creek Road

Highlight • Trail

Dust off your gravel bike and get ready for an adventurous gravel ride on Sugar Creek Road. You will not meet a lot of other people here. So don't forget to bring a pump, a spare tube and a mini tool.

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35.1 km

Valley View Schoolhouse (Bldg. No. 13)

Highlight • Historical Site

One-room schoolhouse built in 1916 that fell into disrepair over the years. It's currently being restored as an amenity and historical site on the Handcut Hollow Trail system.

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45.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

13.1 km

11.4 km

1.12 km

249 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

12.2 km

12.1 km

249 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Sunday 23 August

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Slaughter Pen Trails

Slaughter Pen Trails

Handcut Hollow Trailhead

David Swanson Memorial Trail

Sugar Creek Road

Valley View Schoolhouse (Bldg. No. 13)

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