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Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Beginning from Fayetteville's Historic Downtown, explore the Ozark Mountains to the south on this 50/50 mixed surface route featuring three distinct climbs, lengthy gravel sections, and a roll through the White River Valley.
From Downtown Fayetteville, explore the Ozark Mountains south of town on this this 53-mile mixed surface adventure featuring mountainous gravel climbs and the spring-fed valley of the west fork of the White River.
With 3 distinct climbs, our ‘True Love’ route packs close to 3500 feet of climbing followed by long runouts of canopy covered gravel roads through rural Washington County. Following a 10-mile mixed-surface rollout from town, cyclists will find the first substantial climb – a paved punch up Wallin Mountain Road. A brisk paved descent leads to gravel and the days longest climb – an arduous 4.4 mile ascent up Everett Mountain and the routes highest point.
A midride stop in West Fork, Arkansas (mile 32) offers a variety of options to refuel including Jake’s Cafe – a town favorite for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – as well as a selection convenience and grocery stores. Back on route, it’s a final gravel climb out of the White River Valley and up Bloyd Mountain before mostly descending back to Fayetteville.
Downtown Fayetteville has a variety of both paid and free parking options available including multiple parking garages right off our Historic Downtown Square - like the Fayetteville Town Center Parking Garage with an entrance located at the corner of Rock Street and East Avenue.
Once finished, look no further than the heart of Fayetteville for a variety of post ride recovery options like the West Mountain Brewing Company – Northwest Arkansas’ original craft brewery – serving up a large selection of tasty beers brewed on location. To replenish the tanks, Tiny Tim’s Pizza (next door) serves up piping hot thin-crust pies, fresh subs and garden salads. Pro tip: Tiny Tim’s full menu is available to order at West Mountain Brewing Company.
For a variety of after the ride recommendations just visit ExperienceFayetteville.com and make sure to tag @fayettevillear when sharing your gravel riding adventures around Fayetteville, Arkansas!
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Beginning just east of Fayetteville, this 50-mile gravel road route winds across the Ozarks, past farmlands, and through the City of Huntsville - known as the "Crossroads of the Ozarks".
Beginning just east of Fayetteville, this 50-mile gravel road route winds across the Ozarks, past farmlands, and through the City of Huntsville - known as the "Crossroads of the Ozarks". (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Beginning from the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, explore the o... more
Beginning from the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, explore the once prominent townships that became the battlelines between the North and the South during the American Civil War. (less)
Beginning from the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, explore the once prominent townships that became the battlelines between the North and the South during the American Civil ...more
Beginning from the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, explore the once prominent townships that became the battlelines between the North and the South during the American Civil War. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
From the Lake Wedington Recreation Area and public parking - this 60/40 route cruises along popular gravel roads that descend into unincorporated communities dating back to the 1800s.
From the Lake Wedington Recreation Area and public parking - this 60/40 route cruises along popular gravel roads that descend into unincorporated communities dating back to the 1800s. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Starting from the Lake Wedington Recreation Area just west of Fayetteville – experience a 40-mile mostly gravel route (77%) through the Ozark National Forest and along the state line.
Starting from the Lake Wedington Recreation Area just west of Fayetteville – experience a 40-mile mostly gravel route (77%) through the Ozark National Forest and along the state line. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Starting from the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park just southwest of Fayetteville, this count... more
Starting from the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park just southwest of Fayetteville, this counterclockwise loop of mixed gravel and scenic pavement takes riders through the Illinois River Valley and along the rural county roads surrounding the historic battlefield. (less)
Starting from the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park just southwest of Fayetteville, this counterclockwise loop of mixed gravel and scenic pavement takes riders through the Illinois River Valley and along ...more
Starting from the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park just southwest of Fayetteville, this counterclockwise loop of mixed gravel and scenic pavement takes riders through the Illinois River Valley and along the rural county roads surrounding the historic battlefield. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Just ten miles south of Fayetteville and nestled in the Ozark Mountains is West Fork, Arkansas - ... more
Just ten miles south of Fayetteville and nestled in the Ozark Mountains is West Fork, Arkansas - a popular hub for gravel group rides. This mostly gravel figure eight of a route features challenging climbs that lead to rewarding Ozark Mountain scenery - ideal for the avid gravel cyclist. (less)
Just ten miles south of Fayetteville and nestled in the Ozark Mountains is West Fork, Arkansas - a popular hub for gravel group rides. This mostly gravel figure eight of a route features challenging climbs t...more
Just ten miles south of Fayetteville and nestled in the Ozark Mountains is West Fork, Arkansas - a popular hub for gravel group rides. This mostly gravel figure eight of a route features challenging climbs that lead to rewarding Ozark Mountain scenery - ideal for the avid gravel cyclist. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
From Veterans Memorial Park - enjoy a family-friendly loop along sections of Fayetteville's paved... more
From Veterans Memorial Park - enjoy a family-friendly loop along sections of Fayetteville's paved trail network, the Razorback Regional Greenway, and our bicycle-friendly streets. This urban jaunt through Fayetteville’s Uptown is 10-miles of mostly paved trails with just a small section of on-street riding at the beginning. (less)
From Veterans Memorial Park - enjoy a family-friendly loop along sections of Fayetteville's paved trail network, the Razorback Regional Greenway, and our bicycle-friendly streets. This urban jaunt through Fa...more
From Veterans Memorial Park - enjoy a family-friendly loop along sections of Fayetteville's paved trail network, the Razorback Regional Greenway, and our bicycle-friendly streets. This urban jaunt through Fayetteville’s Uptown is 10-miles of mostly paved trails with just a small section of on-street riding at the beginning. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
A combination of several of our popular urban routes, the Fayetteville Polka route features over ... more
A combination of several of our popular urban routes, the Fayetteville Polka route features over 25 miles of urban exploration following predominantly paved trails and bicycle-friendly streets. (less)
A combination of several of our popular urban routes, the Fayetteville Polka route features over 25 miles of urban exploration following predominantly paved trails and bicycle-friendly streets.
A combination of several of our popular urban routes, the Fayetteville Polka route features over 25 miles of urban exploration following predominantly paved trails and bicycle-friendly streets. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Beginning from Veterans Memorial Park and one of our most popular trails, the Lake Fayetteville Trail is a 5.5-mile scenic paved trail loop offering beautiful views of Lake Fayetteville.
Beginning from Veterans Memorial Park and one of our most popular trails, the Lake Fayetteville Trail is a 5.5-mile scenic paved trail loop offering beautiful views of Lake Fayetteville. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Beginning from the Lake Wedington Recreation Area just west of Fayetteville, this 22-mile advance... more
Beginning from the Lake Wedington Recreation Area just west of Fayetteville, this 22-mile advanced mountain bike route features the Twin Knobs trail and a rugged out and back that traverses the distinctive Twin Mountains formation. (less)
Beginning from the Lake Wedington Recreation Area just west of Fayetteville, this 22-mile advanced mountain bike route features the Twin Knobs trail and a rugged out and back that traverses the distinctive T...more
Beginning from the Lake Wedington Recreation Area just west of Fayetteville, this 22-mile advanced mountain bike route features the Twin Knobs trail and a rugged out and back that traverses the distinctive Twin Mountains formation. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
From Centennial Park's North Trailhead, this under 3-mile mountain bike experience favors the nov... more
From Centennial Park's North Trailhead, this under 3-mile mountain bike experience favors the novice and beginner mountain biker combining two accessible trail experiences including the Learners Permit and Pop Rocks trails. (less)
From Centennial Park's North Trailhead, this under 3-mile mountain bike experience favors the novice and beginner mountain biker combining two accessible trail experiences including the Learners Permit and P...more
From Centennial Park's North Trailhead, this under 3-mile mountain bike experience favors the novice and beginner mountain biker combining two accessible trail experiences including the Learners Permit and Pop Rocks trails. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Highlighting the eastern sandstone and limestone bluffs of Fayetteville’s Mount Kessler, our ‘Bea... more
Highlighting the eastern sandstone and limestone bluffs of Fayetteville’s Mount Kessler, our ‘Beast of the East’ route layers a series of intermediate and advanced singletrack trails together for over 8-miles of backcountry mountain biking – inside the city limits! (less)
Highlighting the eastern sandstone and limestone bluffs of Fayetteville’s Mount Kessler, our ‘Beast of the East’ route layers a series of intermediate and advanced singletrack trails together for over 8-mile...more
Highlighting the eastern sandstone and limestone bluffs of Fayetteville’s Mount Kessler, our ‘Beast of the East’ route layers a series of intermediate and advanced singletrack trails together for over 8-miles of backcountry mountain biking – inside the city limits! (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Featuring the downhill trails of Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain and Kessler Mountain Regiona... more
Featuring the downhill trails of Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain and Kessler Mountain Regional Park, this intermediate to advanced mountain bike route combines Fayetteville’s hilly landscape with the technical rock gardens, jumps and drops some mountain bikers seek – including a gap jump over an antique pickup truck! (less)
Featuring the downhill trails of Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain and Kessler Mountain Regional Park, this intermediate to advanced mountain bike route combines Fayetteville’s hilly landscape with the tec...more
Featuring the downhill trails of Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain and Kessler Mountain Regional Park, this intermediate to advanced mountain bike route combines Fayetteville’s hilly landscape with the technical rock gardens, jumps and drops some mountain bikers seek – including a gap jump over an antique pickup truck! (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Starting just west of Fayetteville in the Ozark National Forest – experience almost 50 miles of m... more
Starting just west of Fayetteville in the Ozark National Forest – experience almost 50 miles of mostly gravel roads running through the Illinois River Valley and along the ridgelines forming the western edge of the Ozark Mountains. (less)
Starting just west of Fayetteville in the Ozark National Forest – experience almost 50 miles of mostly gravel roads running through the Illinois River Valley and along the ridgelines forming the western edge...more
Starting just west of Fayetteville in the Ozark National Forest – experience almost 50 miles of mostly gravel roads running through the Illinois River Valley and along the ridgelines forming the western edge of the Ozark Mountains. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Beginning from the Goshen Community Building just east of Fayetteville, our ‘Doing Donuts’ route ... more
Beginning from the Goshen Community Building just east of Fayetteville, our ‘Doing Donuts’ route explores the gravel roads along the county lines of Washington and Madison Counties in a unique stacked loop design - with a total mileage that is achievable to most. (less)
Beginning from the Goshen Community Building just east of Fayetteville, our ‘Doing Donuts’ route explores the gravel roads along the county lines of Washington and Madison Counties in a unique stacked loop d...more
Beginning from the Goshen Community Building just east of Fayetteville, our ‘Doing Donuts’ route explores the gravel roads along the county lines of Washington and Madison Counties in a unique stacked loop design - with a total mileage that is achievable to most. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Starting just 10 miles south of Downtown Fayetteville in West Fork, Arkansas - roll from the bank... more
Starting just 10 miles south of Downtown Fayetteville in West Fork, Arkansas - roll from the banks of the western fork of the White River for a taste of the Ozarks with this 25-mile mostly gravel loop.
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Starting just 10 miles south of Downtown Fayetteville in West Fork, Arkansas - roll from the banks of the western fork of the White River for a taste of the Ozarks with this 25-mile mostly gravel loop.
Starting just 10 miles south of Downtown Fayetteville in West Fork, Arkansas - roll from the banks of the western fork of the White River for a taste of the Ozarks with this 25-mile mostly gravel loop.
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Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Starting from the Lake Wedington Recreation Area just west of Fayetteville (for parking) – this c... more
Starting from the Lake Wedington Recreation Area just west of Fayetteville (for parking) – this clockwise loop takes riders into the Wedington Wildlife Management Area (WMA) of the Ozark National Forest for a 35-mile adventure on mostly gravel roads. (less)
Starting from the Lake Wedington Recreation Area just west of Fayetteville (for parking) – this clockwise loop takes riders into the Wedington Wildlife Management Area (WMA) of the Ozark National Forest for ...more
Starting from the Lake Wedington Recreation Area just west of Fayetteville (for parking) – this clockwise loop takes riders into the Wedington Wildlife Management Area (WMA) of the Ozark National Forest for a 35-mile adventure on mostly gravel roads. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Beginning from Goshen, Arkansas, this 35-mile mostly gravel route heads east into Madison County ... more
Beginning from Goshen, Arkansas, this 35-mile mostly gravel route heads east into Madison County and through the farmlands that dot the Ozark Mountain landscape just 10 miles east of Fayetteville. (less)
Beginning from Goshen, Arkansas, this 35-mile mostly gravel route heads east into Madison County and through the farmlands that dot the Ozark Mountain landscape just 10 miles east of Fayetteville.
Beginning from Goshen, Arkansas, this 35-mile mostly gravel route heads east into Madison County and through the farmlands that dot the Ozark Mountain landscape just 10 miles east of Fayetteville. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Starting from Downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas, experience a sample of Fayetteville's extensive tr... more
Starting from Downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas, experience a sample of Fayetteville's extensive trail network with this 7-mile family-friendly paved trail loop around south Fayetteville.
Beginner and e-scooter friendly! (less)
Starting from Downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas, experience a sample of Fayetteville's extensive trail network with this 7-mile family-friendly paved trail loop around south Fayetteville. Beginner and e-sco...more
Starting from Downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas, experience a sample of Fayetteville's extensive trail network with this 7-mile family-friendly paved trail loop around south Fayetteville.
Beginner and e-scooter friendly! (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Beginning from Fayetteville's Downtown Square, enjoy a bicycle-friendly loop through east Fayette... more
Beginning from Fayetteville's Downtown Square, enjoy a bicycle-friendly loop through east Fayetteville following large portions of our paved trail network. Featuring sections of the Razorback Regional Greenway, Mud Creek and Niokaska Trails – our Parkside Circuit route connects several popular public parks in Fayetteville including Gordon Long, Gulley Park, and Wilson Park. (less)
Beginning from Fayetteville's Downtown Square, enjoy a bicycle-friendly loop through east Fayetteville following large portions of our paved trail network. Featuring sections of the Razorback Regional Greenw...more
Beginning from Fayetteville's Downtown Square, enjoy a bicycle-friendly loop through east Fayetteville following large portions of our paved trail network. Featuring sections of the Razorback Regional Greenway, Mud Creek and Niokaska Trails – our Parkside Circuit route connects several popular public parks in Fayetteville including Gordon Long, Gulley Park, and Wilson Park. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas is home to a large portion of the Razorback Greenway - a 40-mile off-stree... more
Fayetteville, Arkansas is home to a large portion of the Razorback Greenway - a 40-mile off-street paved trail system that starts from Kessler Mountain Regional Park and the official “Mile Zero” marker. Following the Greenway, our Mile Zero route winds through Fayetteville for a 28-mile “out and back” experience. (less)
Fayetteville, Arkansas is home to a large portion of the Razorback Greenway - a 40-mile off-street paved trail system that starts from Kessler Mountain Regional Park and the official “Mile Zero” marker. Foll...more
Fayetteville, Arkansas is home to a large portion of the Razorback Greenway - a 40-mile off-street paved trail system that starts from Kessler Mountain Regional Park and the official “Mile Zero” marker. Following the Greenway, our Mile Zero route winds through Fayetteville for a 28-mile “out and back” experience. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
An accessible urban mountain bike experience with a backcountry vibe, the Fayetteville Traverse t... more
An accessible urban mountain bike experience with a backcountry vibe, the Fayetteville Traverse trail connects Fayetteville’s lively downtown and entertainment districts to the University of Arkansas, Kessler Mountain Regional Park, Centennial Park, and Markham Hill with a continuous singletrack loop! (less)
An accessible urban mountain bike experience with a backcountry vibe, the Fayetteville Traverse trail connects Fayetteville’s lively downtown and entertainment districts to the University of Arkansas, Kessle...more
An accessible urban mountain bike experience with a backcountry vibe, the Fayetteville Traverse trail connects Fayetteville’s lively downtown and entertainment districts to the University of Arkansas, Kessler Mountain Regional Park, Centennial Park, and Markham Hill with a continuous singletrack loop! (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
An intermediate mountain bike route featuring the popular Western Don and Wiggins Way trails at t... more
An intermediate mountain bike route featuring the popular Western Don and Wiggins Way trails at the Lake Wedington Recreation Area trail system. The rocky, undulating terrain in this heavily wooded pocket of the Ozark National Forest drains nicely – making it a destination for year-round riding. (less)
An intermediate mountain bike route featuring the popular Western Don and Wiggins Way trails at the Lake Wedington Recreation Area trail system. The rocky, undulating terrain in this heavily wooded pocket of...more
An intermediate mountain bike route featuring the popular Western Don and Wiggins Way trails at the Lake Wedington Recreation Area trail system. The rocky, undulating terrain in this heavily wooded pocket of the Ozark National Forest drains nicely – making it a destination for year-round riding. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Featuring the western side of Mount Kessler and a quintessential Ozark trail experience, this 9-m... more
Featuring the western side of Mount Kessler and a quintessential Ozark trail experience, this 9-mile route includes the iconic Spellbound and Western Myth trails, rich with overlooks of the Illinois River Valley below. Predominately hand-cut singletrack, this mostly intermediate trail experience is ideal for the avid mountain biker looking for technical but rewarding riding. (less)
Featuring the western side of Mount Kessler and a quintessential Ozark trail experience, this 9-mile route includes the iconic Spellbound and Western Myth trails, rich with overlooks of the Illinois River Va...more
Featuring the western side of Mount Kessler and a quintessential Ozark trail experience, this 9-mile route includes the iconic Spellbound and Western Myth trails, rich with overlooks of the Illinois River Valley below. Predominately hand-cut singletrack, this mostly intermediate trail experience is ideal for the avid mountain biker looking for technical but rewarding riding. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Beginning from the base of the Kessler Mountain Regional Park, this 17+ mile advanced experience ... more
Beginning from the base of the Kessler Mountain Regional Park, this 17+ mile advanced experience features most of the trails on Kessler Mountain. From the wildly technical terrain of Rock City to the aggressively steep pitch of Flight Training, from the iconic hand-cut Spellbound to the fan-favorite Chinkapin - this one has it all. (less)
Beginning from the base of the Kessler Mountain Regional Park, this 17+ mile advanced experience features most of the trails on Kessler Mountain. From the wildly technical terrain of Rock City to the aggress...more
Beginning from the base of the Kessler Mountain Regional Park, this 17+ mile advanced experience features most of the trails on Kessler Mountain. From the wildly technical terrain of Rock City to the aggressively steep pitch of Flight Training, from the iconic hand-cut Spellbound to the fan-favorite Chinkapin - this one has it all. (less)
Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fayetteville, Arkansas
From the start line shared by past National, Olympic, and World Champions including Thomas Pidcoc... more
From the start line shared by past National, Olympic, and World Champions including Thomas Pidcock, Savilia Blunk, and Kate Courtney, our Chasing Rainbows route features 8-miles of intermediate and advanced singletrack at Fayetteville’s Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain! (less)
From the start line shared by past National, Olympic, and World Champions including Thomas Pidcock, Savilia Blunk, and Kate Courtney, our Chasing Rainbows route features 8-miles of intermediate and advanced ...more
From the start line shared by past National, Olympic, and World Champions including Thomas Pidcock, Savilia Blunk, and Kate Courtney, our Chasing Rainbows route features 8-miles of intermediate and advanced singletrack at Fayetteville’s Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain! (less)
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