Bentonville | 9 Tips for Biking Bentonville

[@TheLoamRanger]

Nice work on this vid! I had no idea there was a shuttle DH setup there. Looking forward to riding the area later this month. Cheers!

[@lonestarmtb6799]

Thank you! I'm a little jealous...this time of year is supposed to be perfect! I hope you have a blast & find your way to Texas when you get a chance!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Lone Star MTB thanks! Should be a good time. As for Texas, I’ve been there twice riding/filming already! It was a blast. Hope to get back there again.

[@lonestarmtb6799]

@@TheLoamRanger Ahhhh, your right! Maybe I can catch you the next time then. Or, perhaps, when I make my way up there! Hopefully soon!

[@jeremytaylor799]

If you liked leatherwood you need to check out the new dh system that just opened. Waaaaay bigger and gnarlier. Its in ponca arkansas. Its w the buffalo outdoor center and they shuttle. Its 1200 ft elevation change w 10 miles of total dh trails.

[@lonestarmtb6799]

@@jeremytaylor799 YES! I've heard of that place and I've seen a few videos floating around. Progressive Trail Design has been putting in some killer looking stuff out there! It's on my list for the next trip!

[@jeremiahtrimble1014]

Local here! I love meeting people on the trails and showing them around. Everyone is very welcoming and will gladly show you around if you just ask. Another great trail that has had some recent updates is the all American trail, it runs through slaughter pen and starts at the square and will basically take you to every key place.

[@nwamtb]

yes always talk to a local I am happy to show people the incredible trails in our area!!!

[@eddie3905]

Great video! I'm from San Antonio and love making the trip the Bentonville. The locals are super friendly and always seem willing to help or even just chat. Looking forward to my next trip.

[@bltbiking7448]

Excellent video. I look forward to checking out more on your channel!!

[@airzillarocks]

Excellent vid mate - Just getting back to riding after a very long spell away since I was a very active, technical MTB'r in the Southwest - Been at it a couple of months now, loving it, taking my time, acquiring proper gear, etc. - Bentonville looks like a stellar destination in the future... \m/

[@jamar959]

Great info. Planning a trip to NW AR soon and this helped. The Railyard is a brilliant idea for us amateurs! Cheers.

[@robertwehlau8906]

Hi I live in Roundrock. Just got back from B villas 2 weeks ago. Coker mtn was awesome!!

[@in2gravitylife]

I'm taking a month long cross country mtb vacation next spring and this place is definitely on the hit list!!!

[@swestcod]

Great video…We’ve had the opportunity to ride some of that actually yesterday. But can’t wait to do more

[@LunchRide]

Awesome showcase of the area and great job on Drop the Hammer. That freaks me out!

[@lonestarmtb6799]

Thanks Cody!

[@allTimeFavorite]

Great video. Very helpful!!

[@z3roxc00l9]

Just started trail riding few months ago. Bentonville kept popping up in my searches.. So I'm 6 hours away from there.. Planning my first trip out there in 3 weeks. Super excited and hopefully the trails are still solid since it'll be mid November.

[@lonestarmtb6799]

I've heard from several of the locals that October/November is the best time of year to go; cooler temps and lower humidity. The spring and summer are pretty brutal. I hope you have a blast!!

[@PudgyPastures]

Awesome! Katy, Texas checking in. Just subbed to help the channel. Wife and I just ordered bikes but we have a long wait before the actually come in. Hopefully we'll see you out on the trails when the arrive!

[@brianserrano6983]

I live in fayetteville and have a two downhill trails that are 6 mins away. Also next time, check out the Jones center in springdale. They have a skill course with 3 trails ranging from green to black diamond and they also a full asphalt pump track

[@lonestarmtb6799]

I went to the Jones Center on my previous trip. That place was great! We should be getting a Velosolutions pump track very soon as well! We lost quite a bit of trail riding time with the rains we got so we weren't able to hit all the areas we had planned. Next time! Thanks for the tips!

[@chandlergross9791]

It's also a great place to go when it's been raining, it's still ridable and most people won't be there!

[@dreadsanddirt5966]

We just went last weekend and it was great. Trails were super dry and pebbly so it was waayyyy sketchy to go very fast at leatherwood but Coler was good and Slaughter Pen kicked butt :)

[@vmmusa1234]

Great video, cant wait to get there. Im out of stl so only a 4-5 hour ride.

[@lonestarmtb6799]

Thank you! 4-5 hours is pretty close! I hope you make it out there soon!

[@dillanwelch6588]

Back 40 in BellaVista is also a great place for biking. I live here so I bike it often

[@asdf9890]

I rode Leatherwood in 2009ish? It was hell on climbing, (also little more than a 4x4 trail then) but really fun downhills, shuttles are justified at Leatherwood in my opinion. 😂😅😰🥵

[@veconsports7650]

Thanks so much for this review! I rode Coler on my way theu AK but need to get back there! Tip #7- dont be a knucklehead lol.

[@L4J20]

I was out there in NOV 2019....I got some riding in, but it was too wet n muddy. I hope to go back in maybe AUG 2020 when everything should be bone dry 🤞 Oh yeah, and I agree with the AirBNB 👍 Thanks for sharing!

[@lonestarmtb6799]

Thanks! I've been there in August also. It was REALLY humid so just be prepared for that. We had a couple days of rain then as well but nothing too severe; most trails were still ridable. Cheers!

[@Abihomeservices]

Nice video man. Thanks so much!

[@palexander2288]

Thank you for the great vid. My wife and I have traveled from Maine to Bentonville twice and we had no idea about the downhill shuttle service! It gave me a big smile to watch you do your first wall ride👍👍👍

[@grateful3300]

What time of year did you go? It looked perfect condition-wise and very few people

[@lonestarmtb6799]

Mid summer; end of July.

[@scottandtaylormtb]

Fantastic video!! Just set up at trip to Bentonville for the end of February and this was super helpful. Great riding too!

[@lonestarmtb6799]

Thank you! It was great to meet you! I love Bentonville. The trails are ALWAYS changing and developing. I hope you have a blast!!

[@richardt.5036]

Hey Patrick, great info and tips! We’re planning a trip in a few weeks. We’ve came across some good Airbnb’s, but wanted your opinions on good recommendations we can stay? Didn’t know if you had some good ones you can refer based on stays. I’ll even mention you as a referral and see if they can give you a discount on your next stay? Haha.. Thanks Patrick!

[@lonestarmtb6799]

Hey! During my last trip we used AirBnB and stayed at Higden Haven. It's right off the Slaughter Pen Trail system, about 10 mins from Coler, and very centrally located. That AirBnB was great and I'd definitely stay there again. No matter where you stay though, you're going to have a BLAST!! Have fun and safe travels!

[@joelbenson3269]

Great video! It’s awesome that you cover several areas to ride. Heading from MN to Bentonville next week. Will get in 2 1/2 days of riding. Would you suggest riding in the same order as you do in this vid or are there changes that you’d make? Thanks!

[@lonestarmtb6799]

Thank you! If Coler is on your list, I would try to ride it early in the trip while you have fresh legs. Your legs will thank you and you'll likely enjoy yourself more. The repeated climbs up to the runs can be pretty taxing. Everything else, (Slaughter Pen) is flowy trail with some climbs mixed in but nothing too serious. I believe Lake Leatherwood only offers the shuttle service on Saturday & Sunday. If you have any other questions, let me know! I hope you have a blast!!

[@mike.aya1220]

Great tips, I'm also from SATX and we're planning our first ride to Bentonville in the near future.... Thanks man

[@lonestarmtb6799]

AWESOME!! You're going to have a GREAT time!

[@willwarren4625]

Planning my first trip at Thanksgiving. Really good video that is going to help me plan the trip.

[@lonestarmtb6799]

Awesome! I'm glad to hear it helped and I hope you have a blast!!

[@go_rideyourbike]

How much elevation does leatherwood provide? I still need to check that out as well as the railyard.

[@lonestarmtb6799]

According to MTB Project Lake leatherwood is 1,000ft of decent.

[@go_rideyourbike]

That’s insane!

[@brentbillings87]

Where did you get the gloves ??!

[@lonestarmtb6799]

There's a local bike shop here in San Antonio that carries them. Ride-Away Bikes

[@markczechalien3592]

Dude, sweet. Questions...is the shuttle available during the week? Is the other place/playground open during the week? Thanks

[@lonestarmtb6799]

Last time I checked, the shuttle was only open on the weekends. However, they do allow you to shuttle yourself any day of the week. Everything else is typically open 7 days a week. The Rail Yard is weather dependent.

[@voluntaryanarchy7736]

If you had to choose between 150mm and 170mm travel on your fork, which would you choose for riding in Bentonville?

[@lonestarmtb6799]

Probably the 150mm. There are some larger features (The Bone Yard for example) but, most of the Slaughter Pen trails are flowy with a fair amount of climbing mixed in. Without knowing any other bike details, the 170mm would likely be overkill as (typically) larger travel bikes don't climb/pedal as well as a shorter travel bike would. Thanks for the question, I hope that helps!

[@AbideinChristSealed]

Should I go to Spider Mountain...or Bentonville area? They are roughly the same distance.

[@lonestarmtb6799]

At $50 for a lift ticket Spider is totally worth it for the day. Next door to Spider (5 minute drive) is also Reveille Peak Ranch. It's only $10 for entry and has some fantastic tech, flow, and jump lines. As fun and awesome as Spider Mountain is, Bentonville will offer endless days of riding and tons of variety for free. If you've never been to Bentonville, that's where I'd go.

[@AbideinChristSealed]

Lone Star MTB I get what you mean. Thanks!

[@Mr89siR]

As a general rule, I NEVER rub the guy next to me!

[@lonestarmtb6799]

HAHAHAHAHA!

[@geg.]

If anyone needs a local, I am one and would love to help!

[@emtbtrailrider539]

Get some #eMTBs won’t have those problems 😆 ride further, Faster, & have more #fun doing it!