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Slaughter Pen Trails – The Castle Drop in loop from Bentonville Municipal Airport

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Slaughter Pen Trails – The Castle Drop in loop from Bentonville Municipal Airport

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Slaughter Pen Trails – The Castle Drop in loop from Bentonville Municipal Airport

04:16

59.0km

440m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.01 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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8.78 km

Bridge Gap (can be rolled)

Highlight • Bridge

The feature can be rolled, so don‘t be intimidated by the pictures. :)

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11.2 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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12.8 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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14.2 km

David Swanson Memorial Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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50.7 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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50.7 km

Dragons Scales Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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59.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

13.7 km

12.2 km

7.71 km

787 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

17.8 km

9.11 km

8.54 km

373 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Friday 21 August

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Slaughter Pen Trails – The Castle Drop in loop from Bentonville Municipal Airport

Slaughter Pen Trails

Bridge Gap (can be rolled)

Handcut Hollow Trailhead

Valley View Schoolhouse (Bldg. No. 13)

David Swanson Memorial Trail

The Castle Drop in

Dragons Scales Trail

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