About North Bentonville Trail

The North Bentonville Trail is a paved greenway segment in Bentonville, Arkansas, not a dirt mountain bike trail. It runs north from the downtown area toward Bella Vista as part of the Razorback Regional Greenway, and it’s the kind of smooth, low-stress path you’d take with the family, on a commute, or to connect to the dirt.

Trail details

This is a paved, multi-use path about 4.2 miles long one way, so roughly 8.4 miles out and back. It’s mostly flat and well maintained, which makes it friendly for road bikes, hybrids, e-bikes, runners, walkers and kids. It’s not singletrack and there are no technical features, it’s a greenway meant for easy miles and getting from place to place.

Because it’s flat and paved, it’s a great pick for a recovery spin, a family outing, or simply linking up the rest of the trail network without dealing with traffic.

The park / where it is

The North Bentonville Trail is a segment of the Razorback Regional Greenway, the 40-plus-mile paved system that connects communities across Northwest Arkansas. This stretch heads north out of the Bentonville and Slaughter Pen area toward Bella Vista. Along the way you’ll find bike repair stations and restrooms, and there’s plenty of parking near downtown and the Slaughter Pen trailheads.

Leashed dogs are welcome, and the path is open to walkers and runners as well as cyclists, so expect shared use.

Connected & nearby trails

The greenway’s whole job is connecting things, so it pairs with almost everything nearby.

  • Slaughter Pen Trail runs right alongside this greenway, and dirt singletrack branches off it if you want to trade pavement for trail.
  • Crystal Bridges Trails connect on the paved network toward downtown and the museum.
  • Little Sugar in Bella Vista is the mountain bike system on the north end of this corridor.

Know before you go

Any bike works here, no mountain bike required. It’s a shared path, so keep right, call out when passing, and watch for kids and dogs. It gets busiest on nice-weather weekends, and spring through early fall is the prime season. Bring water on warm days, since shade is spotty in places, and use the greenway as a stress-free way to reach the dirt trailheads.

Frequently asked questions

Is the North Bentonville Trail paved?

Yes. The North Bentonville Trail is a paved, multi-use greenway, not dirt singletrack. It’s a smooth, mostly flat path good for road bikes, hybrids, e-bikes, runners and walkers.

How long is the North Bentonville Trail?

It’s about 4.2 miles one way. As an out-and-back that’s roughly 8.4 miles round trip, though it connects to the wider Razorback Greenway and to dirt trailheads if you want to keep going.

Is the North Bentonville Trail part of the Razorback Greenway?

Yes. It’s a segment of the Razorback Regional Greenway, the 40-plus-mile paved path that links communities across Northwest Arkansas, running north from downtown Bentonville toward Bella Vista.

Is the North Bentonville Trail good for beginners and families?

Yes. Because it’s paved and mostly flat, it’s a low-stress ride that suits families, casual riders and commuters. Just share the path, since it can get busy with cyclists, runners and walkers.

Can I get to mountain bike trails from it?

Yes. The greenway runs alongside the Slaughter Pen area, and dirt singletrack branches off it, so you can use the paved trail to connect to the mountain bike system and to downtown.

Are dogs allowed on the North Bentonville Trail?

Yes, leashed dogs are allowed. Keep them on a leash and clean up after them, since it’s a shared path with a lot of foot and bike traffic.