Top 5 MTB rides for your vacation in Bentonville, Arkansas
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Күн бұрынCheck out the full blog write up with a ton more detail: bkxc.bike/bentonville-top5
00:00 Intro
01:28 Mt. Nebo
02:45 Buffalo Outdoor Center
04:19 Coler
06:38 Slaughter Pen
08:25 Passion Play
If you're planning a mountain bike trip to Bentonville, these are the trails you MUST hit. I would describe my favorite style of riding as "tough tech". Big climbs and big descents. Not every trail on this list has a ton of elevation, but every single one is a ton of fun. Although my channel is called BKXC, riding 40 miles and only getting 2,000 feet of elevation is not my idea of a fun day.
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@davidj.3583 3 жыл бұрын
Bentonville local here. I LOVE your videos!!! You don’t try to show off a bunch of fancy moves, you just try to show people places to go and inspire them to get out and try it. Hands down my favorite MTB KZfaqr!! Thank you!!
@OSUHARDING1ATECHNICEXPERIENCE 2 ай бұрын
I’m here in Arkansas now for 4 days. I took your advice and rode 4 of the 5 you recommended. I did Lake Leatherwood along with Passion Play instead of Slaughter Pen. What a great time. Thanks for what you do.
@bkxc 2 ай бұрын
That's so awesome to hear!!
@KDEDflyr55 Жыл бұрын
What a BOON! Thanks for this. I'm headed to a wedding in Eureka Springs so I'm going early solo to ride for a few days before the family comes. This is perfect. Off to Nebo, I guess!
@johnmongoose5211 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Arkansas and have been to most of those trails; I totally agree that Nebo is the best system in the state.
@BikeLifewithRob 3 жыл бұрын
Have not been there, next time through I will have to check it out!
@nwamtb 3 жыл бұрын
YES!!! I am a Bentonville local and I back all of the choices in this video!!! Hope to see you guys on the trails!
@BikeLifewithRob 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to be back there, love it!
@nwamtb 3 жыл бұрын
@@LUCKYSOB 😄
@nwamtb 3 жыл бұрын
@@BikeLifewithRob yes it's amazing!!!
@jerryschlather2438 3 жыл бұрын
What is the best time of year weather-wise?
@nwamtb 3 жыл бұрын
@@jerryschlather2438 the fall!!!
@WOLFTICKVIDEOS 3 жыл бұрын
Haha you can't deny that Central Arkansas has some great trails, love it. Mt. Nebo is the best.
@jerryschlather2438 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVED the entire NWA series and you have now convinced me to make a trip out there! I really appreciate this “best of the best” video!
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
obey the speed limit please, really i mean this
@alexdolan6046 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, I just wanted to say congratulations! I'm not sure if you've already made an announcement or if you're choosing to keep your engagement under the radar, but much respect either way and we're all very happy for you guys! You two are really great together!
@billyjoehuggins 2 жыл бұрын
My home state, so happy you had a good time!! Thanks for giving us a good word!
@BigJRitch 3 жыл бұрын
This video is spot on. Glad you enjoyed your time and thank you for showing what Arkansas is building and a reason to bring commerce to this state. I've ridden majority of these and Mt Nebo is it.
@sgazzz 3 жыл бұрын
50 state shred was dope, but this focused adventure was incredible. Also loved the dual mic set up of the last few rides and this recap was perfect. Thanks for giving an ideal home base location and your breakdown of places to go depending on time you have. Great stuff man!!
@B1KER 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't get to follow all of your videos in this series, but really enjoyed the recap video! Good stuff. I can't wait to go ride Bentonville.
@niteryder50 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, those trails look amazing. The whole riding from door thing and endless trails on your doorstep is whole reason so hard to leave Wellington in NZ trails everywhere. So good just jumping on bike and being on trails without a drive.
@magellan1818 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love the enthusiasm!!!
@jeffwertz8108 Жыл бұрын
What a great and so practical video. This enhanced my vacation. Not going to drive to some of the farther destinations but gave me great ideas. Thanks my Patreon dues came back to me. Thanks brother
@tonynapont1804 Жыл бұрын
heading there in the spring for the first time, thanks for the info 👍
@MBdrummer3288 3 жыл бұрын
Great video dude. Very informative. You da man!
@jeremykeegan8090 3 жыл бұрын
We’re going! Thanks for this video!
@jimrutherford2773 3 жыл бұрын
I've been to Bentonville twice, and this was my experience there.
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
lets make bentonville even better, obey the speed limit please! take care
@csh182 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that video! Heading out next week to Bentonville for some MTB fun. Only staying four nights though, and this helped narrow my rides down. Love the videos!
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
lets make bentonville even better, obey the speed limit please! thanks
@BikeLifewithRob 3 жыл бұрын
B&B! Dude you have the VAN!!! That's all you need!
@irvalcz 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks Brian...going there in the future
@siradinar 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Brian! Even though I live here, I haven't ridden all the trails you profiled - it gives me more to explore! I do think Nebo is awesome! It has something for everyone!
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
lets make bentonville even better, obey the speed limit please!
@anthonypierce5850 Жыл бұрын
@@AmishHitman73.Archive why do you keep saying "obey the speed limit"? Are there a ton of speeder's making their way there, was the narrator not obeying the speed...???
@AmishHitman73.Archive Жыл бұрын
@@anthonypierce5850 "ton of speeder's making their way there" yup 80 mph in 25 i see it more and more everyday. cops have been here lately putting a stop to it after 3 years of doing nothing much. before covid, you could hardly get across the street without having to jog across briskly. not the town it used to be
@chad1512 2 жыл бұрын
Heading out that way soon. Thanks for the video!
@elburtoKU11 3 жыл бұрын
Visiting week! Will be checking out Coler with my boys!
@jettruth Жыл бұрын
Great choices! Arkansas local here and I still need to get down to Mt. Nebo and ride it for myself.
@workhorsemtb7075 3 жыл бұрын
Great job man! Thanks for the info
@chriswales2252 3 жыл бұрын
Took the family there last week. Just missed you but had a blast. Didn't get to ride Coler because of the rain but still had fun on the wet weather trials in the area.
@kvl2516 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video ! I now have a new mountain biking destination !
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
lets make bentonville even better, obey the speed limit please! people here have a speeding problem
@ononewheel7 3 жыл бұрын
Someday i will make it here and i will he following this guide! Another great video series brian 🤘
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
lets make bentonville even better, obey the speed limit please! hows that sound?
@douglaskirk7101 Жыл бұрын
Amazing what can be accomplished just by moving some dirt around. Noice!
@JaredHoff 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome wrap up 🤙🏻
@itsEmerald5 3 жыл бұрын
This format is great! I like the in-depth coverage of a riding area like Bentonville. What's your next destination?
@johnnydoe66 3 жыл бұрын
Mt. Nebo is top on my list to do in Arkansas. Some friends and I rode Slaughter Pen and alot of the spur trails last November. I will definitely head back to Devil's Den also, it's been 25 yrs since I have ridden there.
@Doesnotcare12 3 жыл бұрын
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@JakeLuke308 3 жыл бұрын
I've been there 3 times now, despite the 22 hour drive from Massachusetts. This place is great! I've only ridden in the B-ville area and have to get out and see Nebo, Springdale and Panca. On top of the great riding and downtown, this place makes great use of the land between. Between roads and rivers, between houses, between sewage treatment plants and parks. So cool to have everything accessible from the town. Great breweries and Crystal Bridges Museum are great after ride and rest day activities.
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
obey the speed limits please
@joarpaganus 3 жыл бұрын
This was great, thanks! Saving it for a potential trip in the future!
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
lets make bentonville even better, obey the speed limit please! toodles
@joarpaganus 2 жыл бұрын
@@AmishHitman73.Archive I will for sure if I go there 😃
@pedallinwithparedes 3 жыл бұрын
Bentonville local here and we met when you were sessioning the lower part of All American with Rich. There is Soo much good stuff that it's hard to ride it all in one day. The mantra was stay the weekend now it's more like stay a week or 2 to get a lil bit of every single trail system just in the NWA region let alone Arkansas.
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
lets make bentonville even better, obey the speed limit please! take care, and if you are speeding and some dude is stink eyeing you, ITS ME.
@tristanlasley8030 3 жыл бұрын
perfect video timing. literaly got to my hotel yesterday. weather not to nice this week tho
@ruzz311 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, I just went down for a day trip and clocked a strava segment right behind you at little sugar (bs: follow the road). I'm gunning for it next time bkxc!
@prestonla2588 2 жыл бұрын
Hot Springs and Pinnacle Mtn, Arkansas are great honorable mentions.
@CEduardoGN 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian. I'm from Brazil and after watching all the Bentonville videos I'm already wanting to live there... hahahaha at least I hope to meet them soon. Greetings.
@BikeLifewithRob 3 жыл бұрын
I want to move there too, can't convince the family
@CEduardoGN 3 жыл бұрын
@@BikeLifewithRob heheheh I can convince my family easily, I don't have enough money, I wouldn't even know what to work with there. Good luck to you. greetings
@mxaexm Жыл бұрын
Perfect video. I just subbed to your channel.
@gilvillamor5066 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for uploading fresh videos brian! I ride mtb as an adventure because people like you exist! looking at jumps and flying bikes are boring same old trail for the rest of there lives! but u as mountain biker u travel and show all this great trails with backpack and stuff. not those skinny jeanes and hoodie m bikers.
@songheeahn4869 3 жыл бұрын
Love my town👏
@TheDblock954 3 жыл бұрын
So needed this 3 weeks ago when I went by myself 😅
@bikingwithryan5968 3 жыл бұрын
😅dang
@BikeLifewithRob 3 жыл бұрын
I saw some trails that he did after we had just spent 10 days there...next time
@TheDblock954 3 жыл бұрын
@@BikeLifewithRob next time for sure, but with a gameplan
@BikeLifewithRob 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheDblock954 Yes
@Katastra_ 3 жыл бұрын
Same. Did end up riding Passion Play for a couple days but the weather doesn't cooperate much past that.
@nickhopper7316 3 жыл бұрын
I (NWA local) 100% agree with this list... Nebo scares the shit out of me, but it's a blast!
@BikeLifewithRob 3 жыл бұрын
Man I want to ride it, next time!
@smoothisfast6644 3 жыл бұрын
You should do one of these videos for your time in St. George.
@SamMose 3 жыл бұрын
Because of this video I will be spending the next 7 days in Bentonville.
@Superteastain 3 ай бұрын
Great video! I'm here for a month!
@bkxc 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic!!
@Superteastain 3 ай бұрын
Rode Mount Kessler in Fayetteville super good time. Gnarly, gnarly, gnarly. @@bkxc
@Theallterraindude 3 жыл бұрын
If it wasn’t for my injury’s this year I would head out there in a heartbeat! I’ve been riding and racing enduro style trails for the last year and I’m always looking for a trail to improve my skills. It looks AWSOME out there!
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
if you do come out here obey the speed limit please
@josephcapps7325 3 жыл бұрын
Next time your here in Arkansas i would love to show you around some trails that i think are even better than the stuff in NWA! We have more than 20 miles in Little rock of some super good flowy trails and a ton more trails in Hot Springs!
@Eddys_World42 2 жыл бұрын
I heading to Hot Springs, AR next July...so you say there are really good flowy trails there? What would you recommend?
@emtbarkansas8138 2 жыл бұрын
Living in Fort Smith AR puts me between NWA and central AR. I’ve been to almost all the areas (haven’t done Eureka Springs yet) and do agree that there are great systems in central. Nebo, of course, is the best. I also like Northwoods in Hot Springs and River Mountain in Little Rock. Even though it has fewer miles than some, River Mountain was just a fun set of trails.
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
lets make bentonville even better, obey the speed limit please!
@dcsam9142 3 жыл бұрын
you should do a video of a retro bike ride (90s + build)! and talk about the difference of "of then and now"!.. V Brakes ,shifters and everything
@davidc6032 3 жыл бұрын
The song at the end of your recent videos always reminds me of the opener to 'Sex & Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll' by Ian Dury.
@k9kayaks 3 жыл бұрын
Ok 52 seconds into the video I see a ring 💍 on Sarah’s hand did I miss this from a previous video???? Great detailed video as usual I have loved watching this whole series of Bentonville Riding
@Mike_s_mtb 3 жыл бұрын
Oh shit. I missed that. Nice catch. If thats the case. Happy for them both!
@noahsullivan1509 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a local and I’m still watching this
@SiembraconDayami 2 жыл бұрын
Great 👍
@billw_mtb3220 3 жыл бұрын
Dang, I almost rented that same unit this weekend. I have rented 3 Airbnb in bentonville and they have all been great. Tons of great options in the area.
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
lets make bentonville even better, obey the speed limit please! glad you enjoyed
@joelmora1 3 жыл бұрын
Um yeah what's up with that diamond on the finger?
@jonathanjones8895 3 жыл бұрын
Patreon supporter approved
@JoeZarx 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait till the locals hear your praise of Leatherwood lol
@nintndrew3235 3 жыл бұрын
If you ever half to go though St.Louis there’s some pretty good riding here it’s worth a half a day stop
@lucymtb 2 жыл бұрын
I love Sarah !
@steveo7767 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Bella Vista and you have to check the Back 40 trails!
@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын
lets make bentonville even better, obey the speed limit please! you know what im talking about
@steveo7767 2 жыл бұрын
@@AmishHitman73.Archive Faster is always better because stock sucks! You know what Im talking about!
@rice2983 3 жыл бұрын
Hello again :D
@BMOutdoorz 3 жыл бұрын
50 PLATE SHRED!
@sammcninch 3 жыл бұрын
Mt. Nebo also has a shuttle Mt. Nebo mtb transit
@steveh7108 Жыл бұрын
If you want to float the Buffalo River you better check ahead with a professional tour outfit. There is a specific season that is best. Too late in the year and it could be very dry and dragging your canoe quite a bit of the way. If you get it during the rainy season it can be extremely! dangerous! The Buffalo River is the oldest National Park in America and floating the Buffalo River has been a favorite pastime for hundreds of years.
@scottshelley7668 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I have not been on your channel in a long time. Congrats on the purchase with Aaron....AND the girlfriend!!!
@rataflas 3 жыл бұрын
Haha good to know why Leatherwood didnt make your top 5 list. Place is gnarly but what a gem!
@lindsaycuster9558 3 жыл бұрын
I would say that BOC is harder than leatherwood btw!!
@rataflas 3 жыл бұрын
@@lindsaycuster9558 haven't been there... I guess what makes Leatherwood insane is if you try all the black double blacks gaps, drops some are so high consequence. Some you don't even notice they're there cause you're flying.
@andersun16 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian! Great video - definitely want to go there but it's a tough place to get to with a bike (I'm in PA). Are there places to rent decent mt. bikes in town?
@oregonfelder1 3 жыл бұрын
If you are going to Mt. Nebo, Jackalope cycles will rent you a Salsa, if you you are in Bentonville, Phat Tire is your go-to.
@Ben-bb7mi 2 жыл бұрын
They're in the process of adding another hotel downtown and like 21c, it's going to be very bike friendly.
@lynguist 3 жыл бұрын
meahnwhile in germany: its so packed with people everywhere that its not fun anymore to ride mountainbikes ^^
@bikeninja956 3 жыл бұрын
does BK have a bike check on his new bike? I'm wondering how much travel he's packing. Would this area be ok with a big travel enduro bike 180/170mm or would that be overkill?
@jfinn9827 3 жыл бұрын
So I have a question I'm not sure what tire plug kit I should get but I'm stuck between stans dart and the dyna plug racer
@JustAnotherEagleScout Жыл бұрын
It's so strange seeing people want to go to my town. I know it grown but i still think of it as my small town.
@H3avyHaul3r 3 жыл бұрын
i wanta ride those places and i’m 1/2 way across the world....be great if trail builders visted for some ideas of what to do with limited elevation
@FurOutlet150 3 жыл бұрын
No I’m so said I was there yesterday biking and didn’t see you guys :(
@t-bone1890 2 жыл бұрын
Could you tell me a little bit about your camera set up? how do you get your videos so smooth? i currently have a gopro hero 5 black
@anthonypierce5850 Жыл бұрын
I LITERALLY am taking some "time off" this labor day to head there with my son to be 75yr old father who got me into the sport of EMTB'ing! This'll be our first time going there which'll be an early b-day present for my father and I'll get to see an old friend from the Navy (meet 25 years ago!) in Fayetteville as well as hopefully take in some of the sights! Any suggestions of MUST see attractions other than the trail riding and should we get any protective gear as both of us have been on bikes since we were children and ride fairly efficiently but never REALLY got into MTBing until recently...???
@brandihodges9548 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, it rained every day (sometimes all day) for the 6 days we were there. Did ride 3 of the days.
@BikeLifewithRob 3 жыл бұрын
Bummer, but now you have an excuse to get back
@okayatbikes1909 3 жыл бұрын
It’s been so crazy rainy this year! 😩 locals are sick of it, too
@jamesgum5492 3 жыл бұрын
Brian, love your channel. Quick question: when did you ride Bentonville? Just looking to plan a trip with my son next year and the weather looked perfect when you were there. April? May? Just don’t want it to be too hot. Thanks
@eh980 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a local and can tell ya April thru June you can’t go wrong usually. July thru September can be pretty darn brutal 🥵.
@jamesgum5492 3 жыл бұрын
@@eh980 thank you!
@eh980 3 жыл бұрын
Ozark bike guides is spot on 👍🏻. You won’t be disappointed I can promise you that. Wish we had a few more trails around the Fort Smith and Van Buren area as well.
@jasongagnon4383 2 жыл бұрын
Are those trails open the second half of March?
@somtamang7566 3 жыл бұрын
💓💓💓💗💗 from nepal 🇳🇵
@andrewmcgaha9629 2 жыл бұрын
What trail would you recommend as the closest to pure XC?
@JTMarlin8 3 жыл бұрын
What did Tennessee? The same thing Arkansas. 🤩🤩🤩
@wailvlogs1568 3 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️💪
@amandapeine6745 3 жыл бұрын
Nebo has shuttles up Ox Pull apparently
@TheAngryHusky 3 жыл бұрын
Shuttle runs Friday - Sunday weather permitting. Picks up where BKXC parked and will drop you off at any spot on the mountain you like.
@csgodenver 3 жыл бұрын
I don't see the link to the ABB ypu stayed in
@mannym.andcoyoteridgemtb171 Жыл бұрын
What is the best time to go ride betonville Bike park?
@donaldnelson6198 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can ride with Kerry Werner in Virginia
@MattPayne1 2 жыл бұрын
Whats your top 'must hit trail list' if you are flying in and don't have a car?
@racerx6 Жыл бұрын
Try Bend Oregon...blows Bentonville away
@peedro711 3 жыл бұрын
Did I miss something? Like the ring on Sarah’s finger???
@oldmanmtb1443 3 жыл бұрын
How much was that cabin per night
@mtbsantiagord9664 3 жыл бұрын
Goood
@lucasantoszyk1135 3 жыл бұрын
what the best state for mtb?
@jaconel3395 3 жыл бұрын
Did I see an engagement ring on Sarah? 0:47
@lawor8 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I caught that too....
@MTBTrailRider 3 жыл бұрын
Love the channel and the video... but isnt it weird that your top 5 mtb rides for bentonville includes 3 rides at least 1 hour away? Wouldnt it be better to include those at the end as "bonus rides"? I know you've been to tennessee for riding. You wouldnt say "5 best trails for Chattanooga" then send people to knoxville, nashville or atlanta... oh well.. Thanks for the other two suggestions for bentonville.
@erhgeteewehtewehet9108 3 ай бұрын
kinda suggests the Bentonville trails are over rated?
@clint2627 3 жыл бұрын
What if you are a beginner. Would you still recommend nebo?
@Arkansasoutside 3 жыл бұрын
Nebo has very beginner trails on the top (Three C's) and then you'll want to hit Miller's Goat. Brian didn't feature either of these.
@JWCulp88 3 жыл бұрын
It is not nearly as enjoyable for a beginner.
@thetraveljack 3 жыл бұрын
You didn’t stay in your van?
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