3 Days of Biking

Day 1: Warm-Up + Flow Trails (Slaughter Pen – Ride from the house)
Ease into the weekend with fast, flowy trails right outside your door.

Start on Tristan’s Trail (Bike-In / Bike-Out access)
Hit: All-American → Boo Boo → Little Sugar connector loops
Optional: Session drops and features at the Slaughter Pen skills areas

Post-Ride:
🍺 Bike Rack Brewing Co. for a cold beer
🍕 Pizzeria Ruby for an easy dinner

Day 2: Big Ride Day + Views
Today is your longer ride with a mix of flow + technical terrain.

Option A (Ride from house):
Connect Slaughter Pen → Coler Mountain Bike Preserve

Option B (Short Drive – 10 min):
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve full loop

Must-Ride Trails:
Esther’s Loop (flow + scenery)
Cease and Desist (fast, fun downhill)
Fireline (more technical challenge)

Mid-Ride Stop:
☕ Airship Coffee at Coler (right on the trail)

Post-Ride:
🥂 Undercroft for cocktails
🍝 Tavola Trattoria or 🍷 The Preacher’s Son for date night

Day 3: Choose Your Adventure

Option A: Bella Vista (20 min drive – Back 40 Trail)
More rugged, backcountry feel
Longer mileage, fewer crowds

Option B: Slaughter Pen Favorites Replay
Go back and hit your favorite lines at full speed

Option C: Chill Morning
Easy cruise + coffee stop before heading out

Pre-Departure Stop:
🥐 Airship Coffee or a quick bite downtown

Pro Tips:
• Bentonville trails are rideable year-round, but check conditions after rain
• Most trails are directional—follow signage
• Download Trailforks or MTB Project for live navigation
• Bring lights if you want to extend into golden hour riding

Planning a Bentonville mountain biking trip?

This 3-day itinerary shows you exactly where to ride—and where to stay for the easiest experience.

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