Everyone loves cycling! It’s fun, free, and helps keep you healthy and happy. In the Springdale, AR area, there are plenty of great bike paths, so whether you’re looking for a relaxing ride with the family or an adrenaline-infused mountain bike experience, there’s something here for you.
4 Best Bike Paths and Trails Near Springdale, AR
1. Lake Fayetteville Trail
If you want to enjoy some wonderful scenery while you cycle, Lake Fayetteville Trail is the place to be. The smooth, 7-mile path is mixed asphalt and concrete and sticks close to the lakeshore, also taking in views of the park with its wildflowers and trees. There’s minimal elevation, but since this is a popular trail, you might find it gets a little busy with hikers and other visitors.
The trail also has access to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, so make sure to leave plenty of time to enjoy all the natural wonders that surround you. Plenty of parking is available at local lots in Veterans Memorial Park and Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex.
2. Crystal Bridges Trail
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is one of the most famous attractions in the area, but did you know the complex also features a series of multi-use trails? There’s around a mile of concrete trails that run around the park and museum complex, allowing you to enjoy the architectural and natural beauty of the area.
If you’ve never visited the museum before, why not take the time to stop by? There’s also a café on-site offering a range of hot and cold food and beverages, so you can turn your cycle into a day trip that’s suitable for the whole family.
3. Meadow Valley Trail
Running from downtown to Skull Creek Trail, this 2.4-mile path skirts around the University of Arkansas’ Agriculture Experiment Station, as well as passing under Garland Avenue by way of a long tunnel. The asphalt trail is smooth and wide and rarely gets too busy. At its western end, it connects to Shiloh Trail, so you can extend your ride if you wish!
You’ll find parking on the grounds of the university’s Experiment Station, off West Knapp Drive. Be sure not to block the access road!
4. Thunder Chicken Trailhead
Riding on smooth paths is all well and good, but for a little extra adrenaline, mountain biking is certainly the way to go. One of the best mountain bike trails in the state, Thunder Chicken Trailhead is a newly built track featuring a good deal of elevation and some technical cornering. With 3 separate trails available, ranked according to difficulty, most folks will be able to enjoy biking here.
Please note, the dirt path can be a little rocky in some areas and the elevation is quite steep. Parking is available at the trailhead.
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