Crystal Bridges Trail – Slaughter Pen Trails loop from Bentonville

Crystal Bridges Trail – Slaughter Pen Trails loop from Bentonville

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Crystal Bridges Trail – Slaughter Pen Trails loop from Bentonville

02:20

38.9km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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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1.03 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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2.04 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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3.25 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 …

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5.86 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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9.55 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 …

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27.0 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 …

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32.5 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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38.9 km

End point

Parking

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