Bentonville Ride Guide
Bentonville has become the mountain-bike capital of the mid-South, with world-class trails minutes from downtown and the paved Razorback Greenway linking the whole region. Ozark hills and humidity shape the road and gravel riding.
Climatology
Hot humid summers (70–92°F) with afternoon thunderstorms, mild winters (28–50°F) with occasional ice, and superb spring and fall. The Ozark terrain is rolling to steep; rain is plentiful in spring.
Season by season
Spring
Mar–MayGreen, mild, and ideal — though spring storms can be severe. Watch the radar.
Summer
Jun–SepHumid; ride early and use the shaded singletrack to beat the afternoon heat and storms.
Fall
Oct–NovThe peak season — cool, dry, and the Ozark foliage is superb.
Winter
Dec–FebOften rideable in the 40s; the occasional ice storm shuts trails and roads down briefly.
Signature rides
Razorback Regional Greenway
37 miThe paved car-free spine connecting Bentonville to Fayetteville. Flat-to-rolling and the all-weather standby.
Slaughter Pen Trails
15 miThe flowy purpose-built singletrack network right off the downtown square. Endless loops in the trees.
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
12 miSteep, technical, and jump-laden trails in a creek hollow. The marquee gravity-and-flow zone.
Frequently asked
Is Bentonville a good place to cycle?
Bentonville has become the mountain-bike capital of the mid-South, with world-class trails minutes from downtown and the paved Razorback Greenway linking the whole region. Ozark hills and humidity shape the road and gravel riding.
What is the weather like for cycling in Bentonville?
Hot humid summers (70–92°F) with afternoon thunderstorms, mild winters (28–50°F) with occasional ice, and superb spring and fall. The Ozark terrain is rolling to steep; rain is plentiful in spring.
What are the best bike rides in Bentonville?
Standout routes include Razorback Regional Greenway (37 mi), Slaughter Pen Trails (15 mi), Coler Mountain Bike Preserve (12 mi).
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