Bentonville City Square – Slaughter Pen Trails loop from Bentonville

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Bentonville City Square – Slaughter Pen Trails loop from Bentonville

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Bentonville City Square – Slaughter Pen Trails loop from Bentonville

01:50

21.0km

260m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.3 km for 141 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

195 m

Bentonville City Square

Highlight • Settlement

You'll find this square in the heart of downtown Bentonville. It's a great place to start a ride thanks to its central position and good access to shops, cafes and roads out to all the best trails.

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2.47 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 …

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7.44 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 …

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10.3 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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17.1 km

Bridge Gap (can be rolled)

Highlight • Bridge

The feature can be rolled, so don‘t be intimidated by the pictures. :)

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19.3 km

The Crystal Bridges Overlook can be accessed by running the Crystal Bridges Trail, which is a 1-mile hard-surfaced trail with a moderate slope and steep incline. This trail connects the Art Trail with downtown Bentonville.

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19.4 km

Crystal Bridges Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Crystal Bridges Trail is a section of the Razorback Greenway, and links downtown Bentonville with the Crystal Bridges Museum. This beautiful trail is asphalted, so it's easy to ride …

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21.0 km

End point

Parking

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