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Slaughter Pen Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,091 Google reviews · Running trail in Bentonville, Arkansas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Slaughter Pen Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Tail network popular among bikers, offering a variety of challenging courses in lush surrounds.
What runners say about Slaughter Pen Trail
“The fresh air and scenic surroundings of Slaughter pen trail provided the perfect complement to a delicious meal.”
“Well crafted trail system with professionally built single track mountain bike trails suited for all levels.”
This set of bike trails has a paved trail and unpaved trails that connect to it. The pave trail has both up and downward sloping segments; some of which are rather steep. However, I saw a 4-year-old on the trail doing well. The trail has people on bikes, many of them with children, and people walking.
Anyone who mountain bikes knows that Bentonville, Arkansas is the place to go to do just that and Slaughter Pen is one of the most sought after trail systems while here. The best part about it is that it is walking distance from downtown.
In town with nephews and we drove over to Slaughter Pen trails. Between the varying terrain, set up similar to ski runs in that you've got Green (easy) Blue (challenging), Black (Extreme), and the features, this area made for an amazing time for the whole family.
Well maintained and marked trails. Most everything loops back to the Greenway, so hard to get lost. Periodic water fountains (when they are working), bike maintenance stations, restrooms. Variety of trails from multi use, to downhill MTB only. Green to black diamonds skill level. Something for everyone.
Trail conditions & character
“Pay attention to trail level ratings and be ready for some good challenges on the black trails.”
“Having these trails stem off the main paved path makes this area incredibly accessible.”
“What I saw was well maintained with lots of man made features like berms, bridges, wooden Whoopty dues… It has great flow, and the hills are not too long or not too steep.”
“Plenty of rest areas with shade as well as water stations and public restrooms along the way.”
“Well crafted trail system with professionally built single track mountain bike trails suited for all levels.”
“Plenty of rest areas with shade as well as water stations and public restrooms along the way.”
Plan your run at Slaughter Pen Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteoztrailsnwa.com
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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