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The Castle Drop in – Slaughter Pen Trails loop from Bentonville

The Castle Drop in – Slaughter Pen Trails loop from Bentonville

Hard

3.4

(25)

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The Castle Drop in – Slaughter Pen Trails loop from Bentonville

03:54

63.3km

530m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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5.81 km

Handcut Hollow Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Primary trailhead for the Handcut Hollow trails. Great spot to park, ride the traverse, and explore the other trails in the system. Along with the main traverse loop, there is …

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9.52 km

David Swanson Memorial Trail

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This sidepath between a horse barn and Highway 72 safely allows you to avoid riding along a narrow section of the busy highway before it provides a safe shoulder where …

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47.3 km

Sugar Creek Road

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Dust off your gravel bike and get ready for an adventurous gravel ride on Sugar Creek Road. You will not meet a lot of other people here. So don't forget …

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52.8 km

Valley View Schoolhouse (Bldg. No. 13)

Highlight • Historical Site

One-room schoolhouse built in 1916 that fell into disrepair over the years. It's currently being restored as an amenity and historical site on the Handcut Hollow Trail system.

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57.6 km

The Castle Drop in

Highlight • MTB Park

The Castle is a downhill hub that allows you to do several downhill runs of varying difficulty. The uphill trails back up to the Castle are gradual enough that you …

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57.6 km

Dragons Scales Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Totally agree! Really fun trail, but definitely not for newbies.

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60.1 km

Slaughter Pen Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Mountain biking is a big deal in Bentonville and you can find miles of trails in the city itself. Wind through vibrant woodlands, discover art sculptures by the side of …

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60.5 km

Crystal Bridges Trail

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The Crystal Bridges Trail is a section of the Razorback Greenway, and links downtown Bentonville with the Crystal Bridges Museum. This beautiful trail is asphalted, so it's easy to ride …

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63.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

15.0 km

7.83 km

2.67 km

2.23 km

213 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

14.6 km

7.51 km

549 m

272 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

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Thursday 21 May

23°C

16°C

54 %

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The Castle Drop in – Slaughter Pen Trails loop from Bentonville

Handcut Hollow Trailhead

David Swanson Memorial Trail

Sugar Creek Road

Valley View Schoolhouse (Bldg. No. 13)

The Castle Drop in

Dragons Scales Trail

Slaughter Pen Trails

Crystal Bridges Trail

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