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Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

Northwest Arkansas has built one of the densest purpose-built trail networks in the country, strung along the Ozark Plateau from Bella Vista south through Bentonville, Rogers and Springdale to Fayetteville. Slaughter Pen and Coler sit minutes from downtown Bentonville, the Back 40 and Blowing Springs wrap Bella Vista, and Lake Atalanta, Kessler Mountain and Centennial Park round out the south end. Elevations run roughly 970 to 1,640 feet, so nothing here snows in for a season; rain falls year-round instead, and the question is how long it has been since the last storm.

511 featured mountain bike trails elevation 978–1,814 ft

Is it muddy in Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas right now?

Right now about 0 of 493 featured Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 15

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Riding right now
0 of 493 trails riding well
Soft — ride gently 1Muddy — stay off 492
Air quality
AQI 32 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 10 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
0Today0Fri0Sat0Sun5Mon20Tue59Wed117Thu190Fri255Sat
Most trails are wet right now. Conditions improve toward Saturday (255 of 511 riding well), but stay soft early in the week.
Temperature this week
Lower trails991–1,332 ft
40°typical 49°–69°F83°
High country1,388–1,713 ft
40°typical 49°–68°F81°
30°50°70°90°
5-day forecast
Today83°
Fri61°
Sat59°
Sun65°
Mon69°
Daytime high across Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas, rain marked. Real forecast, refreshed every morning (elevation detail above).
Trail soil & drainage
Sandy 0%Mixed 27%Loam 73%
Mostly sandy, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain.
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Best time of year to ride Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas

Typical riding conditions by month, blending heat and trail conditions from 10 years of local climate data — so you can plan a trip for the right window.

The best time to ride Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas is February and October, when daytime highs sit in the 51–71°F range and the dirt is typically dry. August runs hot, with typical highs around 90°F, and March through July, September, and November through December tends to be the wettest, muddiest stretch. Planning a trip? Those are your safest bets — and for this week, the live forecast below shows exactly which days are riding well (right now 0 of 493 featured trails are good to go).

January: Cold, typical high 46°F (ride score 80/100)J46°February: Prime, typical high 51°F (ride score 91/100)F51°March: Mud season, typical high 60°F (ride score 79/100)M60°April: Mud season, typical high 69°F (ride score 74/100)A69°May: Mud season, typical high 77°F (ride score 64/100)M77°June: Mud season, typical high 85°F (ride score 65/100)J85°July: Mud season, typical high 89°F (ride score 65/100)J89°August: Too hot, typical high 90°F (ride score 74/100)A90°September: Mud season, typical high 82°F (ride score 80/100)S82°October: Prime, typical high 71°F (ride score 86/100)O71°November: Mud season, typical high 59°F (ride score 81/100)N59°December: Mud season, typical high 49°F (ride score 81/100)D49°
PrimeToo hotMud seasonCold

Bar height = our ride-friendliness score for a typical year; colour = the main limiting factor; the number under each month is the average daytime high. Based on 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA). This year's live conditions are below.

Trail networks in Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas

Named riding areas in Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas, each with its own live conditions and the trails inside it.

Best Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas mountain bike trails to ride right now

Every featured singletrack trail, sorted by today's real conditions, best first. Refreshed every morning.

Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas mountain biking FAQ

What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas right now?

Few Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas trails are riding well today. The list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so check back soon or open the planner for the best option near you. See live conditions →

When will the mountain bike trails in Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas dry out?

It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →

Is it too muddy to ride in Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas after rain?

Right now 493 of 493 featured Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →

How many mountain bike trails are in Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas?

Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas has 511 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.

How high are the Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas trails?

Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas trails run from about 978–1,814 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.

When is the best time to ride mountain bikes in Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas?

The best time to ride Bentonville & Northwest Arkansas is February and October, when daytime highs are in the 51–71°F range and the trails are typically dry. August runs hot, with typical highs around 90°F, and March through July, September, and November through December tends to be the wettest, muddiest stretch. This is based on 10 years of local climate data; check the live conditions on this page for how the trails are actually riding today.

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