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OutsideJun 22, 2026

Arkansas' MTB Capital Just Got Its First Lift-Served Bike Park. I Was One of the First to Ride It.

This mountain bike hub just reached a new level with its first chairlift-served bike park, featuring 20-plus gravity trails open year-round for all levels. Our columnist Graham Averill gives a full report.

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  • OZ Trails Bike ParkTrailWorld-class bike park spread across 200 acres.
  • FirestarterTrailPerfect beginner mountain bike trail, long and winding.
  • Archimede’s FlowTrailFull of rollers to pump and swift, steep berms.
  • Mission ControlTrailLong jump line featuring 30-foot jumps and optional drops.
  • Critical MassTrailSignature double black line with multiple options over boulder drops.
  • Elsewhere
  • Walton FamilyPlaceNorthwest Arkansas, United StatesInvested $75 million in mountain bike infrastructure since 2007.
  • Mena Mountain Bike ParkTrailMena, United StatesWill have a lift serving 1,100 vertical feet.
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