The Northwest Arkansas trail systems around Springdale are widely considered among the best mountain biking terrain in the United States. The Slaughter Pen trail system in Bentonville — about 45 minutes north — is the flagship, but the Devil's Den State Park and Lake Leatherwood systems to the southwest are equally good and considerably less crowded.
The terrain is sandstone-based Ozark hills — rooty, occasionally technical, and fast in the dry season. Trails are well-marked and graded from beginner to expert. The riding season runs almost year-round, with summer the best time for dry, fast conditions. Bentonville, the epicentre of the scene, has multiple bike shops offering rentals, guided tours, and shuttle services to the best trailheads.