Horton’s Hideaway Guidebook to NW Arkansas
NWA Cycling Trails
Popular Trail Systems near Horton’s Hideaway or a short drive away for road, gravel or mountain bike adventures! Ride from Horton’s Hideout or take a short drive to access!
The local trail system that started it all, a must-do for mountain bikers!
156 locals recommend
Slaughter Pen Trail
203 NE 3rd StThe local trail system that started it all, a must-do for mountain bikers!
A premiere mtn bike destination, Coler boasts trails to meet all rider levels, from novice to expert, as well providing miles of shaded paved walking/riding path via the Applegate Trail along a cool creek. Dip your toes or catch air off a berm, don’t miss the iconic Paradise Found sign & the local Airship coffee shop at the Coler Homestead midway along the trail. Parking also found at the southern end off of C Street.
57 locals recommend
Coler Mtb Preserve
2500 Northwest 3rd StreetA premiere mtn bike destination, Coler boasts trails to meet all rider levels, from novice to expert, as well providing miles of shaded paved walking/riding path via the Applegate Trail along a cool creek. Dip your toes or catch air off a berm, don’t miss the iconic Paradise Found sign & the local Airship coffee shop at the Coler Homestead midway along the trail. Parking also found at the southern end off of C Street.
A local favorite close to Bentonville and the southern most jumping off point for the Back40 Trail system. Blowing Springs consists of one of the oldest trail systems in the area with incredible views & bluff formations, along with an RV camping area, tent camping sites, and a picnic with pavilion area that is one of the coolest places to hang a hammock & relax during a good Arkansas Summer. The newest expansion to the Razorback Greenway also runs through Blowing Springs and connects to the Metfield recreational area that includes a pump track, miniature golf & public pool! This also connects midpoint to the Back 40!
26 locals recommend
Blowing Springs MTB Trail Head
651 Blowing Spring RdA local favorite close to Bentonville and the southern most jumping off point for the Back40 Trail system. Blowing Springs consists of one of the oldest trail systems in the area with incredible views & bluff formations, along with an RV camping area, tent camping sites, and a picnic with pavilion area that is one of the coolest places to hang a hammock & relax during a good Arkansas Summer. The newest expansion to the Razorback Greenway also runs through Blowing Springs and connects to the Metfield recreational area that includes a pump track, miniature golf & public pool! This also connects midpoint to the Back 40!
Hobbes is one of the area’s original hiking destinations, and now hosts one of Arkansas’ new Monument trails; you can ride this system even after heavy rains & enjoy amazing vistas of Beaver Lake!
128 locals recommend
Hobbs State Park visitor center
20201 AR-12Hobbes is one of the area’s original hiking destinations, and now hosts one of Arkansas’ new Monument trails; you can ride this system even after heavy rains & enjoy amazing vistas of Beaver Lake!
If you’re serious about gravity & going downhill fast, this should be on your bucket list!
12 locals recommend
Lake Leatherwood Downhill Trails South Hub
532 Spring StIf you’re serious about gravity & going downhill fast, this should be on your bucket list!
The place where organized mountain biking trail system got its start, Devils Den hosts the state championship, but also offers amazing hiking & fishing experiences. It also is home to one of the four Monument trails with some of the most impressive use of natural formations & stone to craft world-class trails.
98 locals recommend
Devils Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74The place where organized mountain biking trail system got its start, Devils Den hosts the state championship, but also offers amazing hiking & fishing experiences. It also is home to one of the four Monument trails with some of the most impressive use of natural formations & stone to craft world-class trails.
The Railyard Bike And Dog Park
299 E Cherry StThe first major expansion of trails outside of SlaughterPen, the Back 40 sprung from a vision based from the epic 2014 FAST New Year’s ride on a route carved out to the Missouri line & back around the east side of Bella Vista, beginning from the Blowing Springs system of multi-use trails. A true destination for anyone serious about riding OZTrails!
39 locals recommend
The Back 40
The Back 40The first major expansion of trails outside of SlaughterPen, the Back 40 sprung from a vision based from the epic 2014 FAST New Year’s ride on a route carved out to the Missouri line & back around the east side of Bella Vista, beginning from the Blowing Springs system of multi-use trails. A true destination for anyone serious about riding OZTrails!
Lake Atalanta has both mountain bike & hard surface trails circling the lake. Fishing, paddle boarding, yoga, hiking & relaxing are also some of the activities you’ll find here!
61 locals recommend
Lake Atalanta
Lake Atalanta has both mountain bike & hard surface trails circling the lake. Fishing, paddle boarding, yoga, hiking & relaxing are also some of the activities you’ll find here!
Sightseeing
The top art museum located between either coast & south of Chicago, you can’t miss the opportunity to see amazing American art spanning 4 centuries!
708 locals recommend
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum WayThe top art museum located between either coast & south of Chicago, you can’t miss the opportunity to see amazing American art spanning 4 centuries!
Daisy Airgun Museum
202 W Walnut StScott Family Amazeum
1009 Museum WayFantastic hands on kids museum!
Located on the square, this is a must do experience along with visiting Walton’s 5 & 10.
33 locals recommend
Spark Café Soda Fountain
105 N Main StLocated on the square, this is a must do experience along with visiting Walton’s 5 & 10.
Walton's 5 & 10
105 N Main StWhere it all began for Sam Walton!
Museum of Native American History
202 SW O StThe Momentary
507 SE E StCOFFEE!!
Onyx Coffee Lab
100 NW 2nd StGalen’s personal favorite coffee place where you can literally drink coffee from up on high & a killer Mocha!
36 locals recommend
Heroes Coffee
124 SW 8th StGalen’s personal favorite coffee place where you can literally drink coffee from up on high & a killer Mocha!
Airship Coffee
1000 SE 5th StTake home a bag of locally roasted coffee!
Iron Horse Coffee Company
220 S 1st StThis is the location in Downtown Rogers, near the Railyard & Lake Atalanta trails.
215 locals recommend
Onyx Coffee Lab
100 NW 2nd StThis is the location in Downtown Rogers, near the Railyard & Lake Atalanta trails.
7 Brew Coffee
2500 E Central AveFood scene
Great destination for cyclists looking for great wood-fired pizza, local brews & tall tales from the trail!
144 locals recommend
Pedaler's Pub
410 SW A StGreat destination for cyclists looking for great wood-fired pizza, local brews & tall tales from the trail!
Lots of places to eat & shop, all local businesses & the best collection of food trucks in NWA!
100 locals recommend
8th Street Market
801 SE 8th StLots of places to eat & shop, all local businesses & the best collection of food trucks in NWA!
The Momentary
507 SE E StThe HUB Bike Lounge
410 SW A StGreat food (I recommend the shrimp & grits), and you may get to see a rare airplane up close in the show hangar!
82 locals recommend
Louise at Thaden Field
2205 SW I StGreat food (I recommend the shrimp & grits), and you may get to see a rare airplane up close in the show hangar!
Bike Rack Brewing Co. - Market District
801 SE 8th StTusk & Trotter American Brasserie
110 SE A StGreat local quisine!
Great classic seafood Southern Fried, and bragging rights to the person to correctly guess the number of Big Mouth Bill the Singing Bass mounted on the walls. Can you find one on a bike?
46 locals recommend
Flying Fish
109A NW 2nd StGreat classic seafood Southern Fried, and bragging rights to the person to correctly guess the number of Big Mouth Bill the Singing Bass mounted on the walls. Can you find one on a bike?
Located right at the top of the trail head for All-American of the Slaughter Pen Trail system, right off the Bentonville Square & above Crystal Bridges Art Museum.
95 locals recommend
Wright's Barbecue
2212 Main DrLocated right at the top of the trail head for All-American of the Slaughter Pen Trail system, right off the Bentonville Square & above Crystal Bridges Art Museum.
One of two of the best breakfast destinations in the area, you don't want to miss this legendary local eatery that started in a food truck on the Square.
100 locals recommend
Crepes Paulette
100 SW 8th StOne of two of the best breakfast destinations in the area, you don't want to miss this legendary local eatery that started in a food truck on the Square.
The second of the two best breakfast destinations in Bentonville, they make their biscuits fresh every day, no frozen stuff here! And their gravy doesn't come from a can! Don't forget the bacon!
61 locals recommend
The Buttered Biscuit
1001 SW Regional Airport BlvdThe second of the two best breakfast destinations in Bentonville, they make their biscuits fresh every day, no frozen stuff here! And their gravy doesn't come from a can! Don't forget the bacon!
No doubt our favorite pizza place in the northwest part of the state, you haven't had pizza until you've had the Dumpster from The Rail - A Pizza Company. Located next to Iron Horse Coffee & the perfect fuel for tackling The Railyard or Hobbes, or even the best way to refuel after tackling the Back 40 or Little Sugar loops.
65 locals recommend
The Rail - A Pizza Company
218 South 1st StreetNo doubt our favorite pizza place in the northwest part of the state, you haven't had pizza until you've had the Dumpster from The Rail - A Pizza Company. Located next to Iron Horse Coffee & the perfect fuel for tackling The Railyard or Hobbes, or even the best way to refuel after tackling the Back 40 or Little Sugar loops.
Great burgers & a nice way to end the day to refuel after tackling the Back 40, Little Sugar or Blowing Springs trails.
39 locals recommend
JJ’s
12 Cunningham CornerGreat burgers & a nice way to end the day to refuel after tackling the Back 40, Little Sugar or Blowing Springs trails.
Another great fueling stop for pizza & brews before or after your adventures in Bella Vista!
51 locals recommend
Gusano's Chicago-Style Pizzeria
19 Cunningham CornerAnother great fueling stop for pizza & brews before or after your adventures in Bella Vista!
Top notch local Tex-Mex fare, in the heart of the Bella Vista trail network.
17 locals recommend
Las Fajitas Bella Vista - Mexican Restaurant
42 Sugar Creek CenterTop notch local Tex-Mex fare, in the heart of the Bella Vista trail network.
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
2503 S Walton BlvdOur favorite local Mexican restaurant, the chips are never ending!
Great local stop in the heart of the cycling community with great food, drinks, and a fully functioning bike shop to boot!
38 locals recommend
The Meteor Cafe
401 SE D StGreat local stop in the heart of the cycling community with great food, drinks, and a fully functioning bike shop to boot!
Local Bike Shops
Back 40 was the first major expansion of trails outside of SlaughterPen, and was based on a vision of a trail carved out for the an epic New Year’s Day FAST ride to the Missouri line & back on a route through Bella Vista from Blowing Springs. True Arkansas single track with multiple routes & segments, with the outer loop encompassing over 25 miles.
19 locals recommend
Back 40 Trails Bench
6 Buckingham DrBack 40 was the first major expansion of trails outside of SlaughterPen, and was based on a vision of a trail carved out for the an epic New Year’s Day FAST ride to the Missouri line & back on a route through Bella Vista from Blowing Springs. True Arkansas single track with multiple routes & segments, with the outer loop encompassing over 25 miles.
Very focused on mountain biking & Dave is the man to ask for! Super close to Horton’s Hideaway!
21 locals recommend
Mojo Cycling
1100 North Walton BoulevardVery focused on mountain biking & Dave is the man to ask for! Super close to Horton’s Hideaway!
Phat Tire Bike Shop
318 S 1st StHighroller Cyclery Rogers
402 S Metro PkwyFantastic shop located in Fayetteville, top notch service & legendary brands like Specialized & Yeti. You have to go by if you're in Fayetteville to ride Kessler or on your way to Devil's Den. Ben Upchurch & staff can set you up for great adventures!!
The Bike Route
3660 N Front StFantastic shop located in Fayetteville, top notch service & legendary brands like Specialized & Yeti. You have to go by if you're in Fayetteville to ride Kessler or on your way to Devil's Den. Ben Upchurch & staff can set you up for great adventures!!
Bike Shop Joe's
1206 SE Moberly LnBentonville Bicycle Company
813 W Central AveLocated right off the Bentonville Square, this is a great bike shop with gear, service & rentals to suit your needs! Top bike brands include Trek & Santa Cruz. They also have locations in Bella Vista, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville & Siloam Springs.
58 locals recommend
Phat Tire Bike Shop
318 S 1st StLocated right off the Bentonville Square, this is a great bike shop with gear, service & rentals to suit your needs! Top bike brands include Trek & Santa Cruz. They also have locations in Bella Vista, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville & Siloam Springs.