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OutsideJun 22

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.

Signature double black line with multiple options over boulder drops.

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