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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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Walton FamilyPlaceInvested $75 million in mountain bike infrastructure since 2007.
Elsewhere
OZ Trails Bike ParkTrailBella Vista, United StatesWorld-class bike park spread across 200 acres.
Mena Mountain Bike ParkTrailMena, United StatesWill have a lift serving 1,100 vertical feet.
FirestarterTrailBella Vista, United StatesPerfect beginner mountain bike trail, long and winding.
Archimede’s FlowTrailBella Vista, United StatesFull of rollers to pump and swift, steep berms.
Mission ControlTrailBella Vista, United StatesLong jump line featuring 30-foot jumps and optional drops.
Critical MassTrailBella Vista, United StatesSignature double black line with multiple options over boulder drops.

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