Greater Slaughter Pen Trail System, Bentonville

OutsideJul 29

Bikes, Art, and Trails: A First-Timer’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas

Bentonville ranks high on our top mountain bike towns in the U.S. But there’s more than bikes here. Our columnist Graham Averill takes us along to check out the public art, booming food scene, and more.

12 things in this story

All American TrailTrailMile-long flowy singletrack near downtown.
Scott Adventure LabPlaceRent mountain or electric mountain bikes here.
Greater Slaughter Pen Trail SystemTrailLocated in Bentonville, Arkansas this iconic trail system was started in 2013 and now spans more than 30 miles.
Wright's BarbecueRestaurantServes brisket next to the trailhead.
21c Museum HotelHotelBlends modern art, has a bike concierge.
Coler Mountain Bike PreserveTrail20 miles of flow and technical single track.
OZ TrailsTrailLift-served bike park with over 20 miles.
Crystal BridgesMuseumFree museum with an astonishing American art collection.
Yeyo'sRestaurantMexican food truck near the square.
Bentonville Food TheaterRestaurantDiscover world-class culinary cuisine in Northwest Arkansas.
Danger Dave’sRestaurantEclectic bar in an old house.
Onyx Coffee LabCaféRecognized as the world's best coffee shop.

Read the full piece at Outside →

Greater Slaughter Pen Trail System

In the coverage1 story

Bikes, Art, and Trails: A First-Timer’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas