About Great Passion Play / Marble Flats
The Great Passion Play and Marble Flats trails in Eureka Springs are two connected properties that together make up one of the most exciting mountain bike destinations in Northwest Arkansas. They pack over 22 miles of professionally built trail into the hills above town, with everything from mellow cross-country to some of the rowdiest downhill lines in the region.
Trail details
Combined, the two systems offer more than 22 miles of trail spanning green to double black. On the Passion Play property, highlights include a roughly 4-mile NICA-certified cross-country loop used by Arkansas school racing teams, Crown of Thorns (a green downhill run with optional features and berms), and advanced lines like Gn’Armageddon and Deliverance. Marble Flats brings the gravity – it includes the themed Bob Ross Bike Park with green, blue, and black downhill lines, a skills area, and connector trails. The property is home to one of the largest jump lines in Northwest Arkansas, including a tabletop close to 40 feet. The two systems link via the Happy Little Trail, so you can ride both in a single outing and even connect toward downtown Eureka Springs.
The park – where it is
The trails are on the Great Passion Play property at 935 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. To ride, you enter through the Passion Play gates and stop at the welcome booth, where staff will point you to the main parking lot and trailhead – there is a trail map posted there. The trails are open to the public from sunrise to sunset. Because this is an active attraction property with other visitors and staff around, ride respectfully and follow any posted directions.
Connected & nearby trails
Eureka Springs is a two-system town, and this trip pairs perfectly with the other big local park.
- Lake Leatherwood City Park – the other Eureka Springs destination, a 1,600-acre park with a huge cross-country network and its own gravity/downhill zone with a shuttle.
- Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area – a big backcountry singletrack system on the way back toward the Rogers area, good for a longer cross-country day.
Know before you go
Ride spring through fall and avoid wet conditions, especially on the gravity and jump lines. Check in at the welcome booth and follow the property’s directions since you are sharing space with a working attraction. The advanced trails here are genuinely serious – scope the big features before you send them, and consider pads and a full-face for the gravity zone. Bring your own water and give yourself plenty of time to explore the 22-plus miles.
Frequently asked questions
How many miles of trail are at Great Passion Play and Marble Flats?
The two connected properties have over 22 miles of trail combined, ranging from beginner green to double-black downhill. They link together via the Happy Little Trail so you can ride both systems in one outing.
Is it beginner-friendly?
Yes, there are beginner options, including a green downhill run called Crown of Thorns and a 4-mile NICA-certified cross-country loop. But these properties are also known for some of the rowdiest advanced lines in Northwest Arkansas, so pick trails that match your skill.
What is the NICA loop?
It is a roughly 4-mile cross-country loop on the Passion Play property, built and certified for NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) racing, so Arkansas middle and high school teams train and compete there. It is a great flowing XC ride for most riders.
Where do I park and how do I access the trails?
The address is 935 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. You enter through the Passion Play gates and go to the welcome booth, where staff direct you to the main parking lot and trailhead. A trail map is posted at the trailhead.
Are there big jumps?
Yes. The gravity and downhill lines include some of the biggest features in the region, including a jump line with a tabletop close to 40 feet. Marble Flats also has a themed Bob Ross Bike Park with green, blue, and black downhill lines.
