For avid cyclists and mountain bikers, Arkansas may be the perfect destination to add to your biking bucket list.
Dubbed one of the world’s best outdoor playgrounds, Northwest Arkansas is home to some of the best trails in the country with the most diverse terrain. In addition to more than 11 months of ride-able weather, the region boasts 250 miles of trails with different levels of difficulty, encompassing unique bridges, custom-made trail features and breathtaking scenery.
Northwest Arkansas is home to many unparalleled trails, but the International Mountain Bicycling Association designated the region home to five Epic Rides, putting only California ahead of Arkansas in the realm of cycling.
Add these five to your list of must-ride trails:
- Ouachita National Recreation Trail
- Upper Buffalo, Ozark National Forest
- Lake Ouachita Vista Trail
- The Womble Epic
- Syllamo Trails Mountain View
Not only do the trails provide exciting adventures for novice and professional cycling lovers, but they’ve also improved the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas by helping preserve open spaces and spur local economic development. While you’re in town, stay at one of more than 150 bed and breakfasts; check out the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks; grab a bite at The Hive, home to Food and Wine-recognized chef Matt McClure; and visit Crystal Bridges Museum of Natural History in Bentonville, the first major art museum built in the United States since 1974.
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