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Level: Intermediate
Length: 15 mi (24.1 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: One-way
Elevation: +432/ -401 ft
Total: 59 riders
Mountain Biking Lake Leatherwood Gravity Project
#15 of 206 mountain bike trails in Arkansas
This is now a downhill park. There is one multi-use multi direction trail, Minors Loop. Currently there is a free shuttle running from 10-7 Thursday-Sunday. This is supposed to switch to a paid shuttle sometime in mid August 2018.
beacham trailhead at the camp grounds is mostly fireroad up to where you cross the lake dam, the overlook section spurs off at a couple points. Then the trail turns to singletrack, few rideable techincal sections nothing to serious.
First added by Mtbiker80 on Jul 16, 2012. Last updated Sep 5, 2024. → add an update
Before you go
- Drinking water: unknown
- Lift service: yes
- Night riding: unknown
- Pump track: unknown
- Restrooms: unknown
- Fat bike grooming: unknown
- E-bikes allowed: unknown
- Fee required: unknown
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just east off higway 62, first entrance passes the ball fields and has a couple trail entrances, just past that entrance there is another one that goes up to a camping area, where the beacham trailhead is.
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I'll call it in the middle with a 3 of 5, clarifying that I reserve the 5s for truly epic trails. I rode DH trails 6 (Beginner), 5 & 4 (both intermediate). The craftsmanship of the trails is top notch - really well built. But what's holding me back is the trail surfaces have quite a bit of loose, marble-sized rock making it difficult to trust truly bombing it. To me, this kind of surface is not compatible with DH runs.
| ThankThis was a fun place to ride. The downhill challenge trail is as hard as you make it by going faster or sending some of the pretty hefty sized jumps, wich are easy to go around and look very well made. The climb is totally doable. Definitely not worth hiking up with a DH rig, mid travel trail bike is perfect for this trail.
| ThankGreat network of trails in the hills around the lake. Some technical features with extended climbs and decents, creek crossings, and rambling bench trail. Trails provide opportunities for all skill levels. There is even a paved loop around the ball fields.
| ThankI'm reviewing this from a beginner perspective. If trails are rated on basis of "will I return", then its a fun ride. I say this place has a little bit of every level. As a beginner, I'll be back. The Beacham Trail going clockwise is a beginner 3/4 or a little less around lake. The Overlook Trail is steep but good trail. I rode it clockwise, would do it other way next time for more downhill. I walked sections more than I wanted on SE corner of Lake.
| ThankGreat steady trail once you reach the top, holds onto a good elevation. Endurance climb at first.
| ThankLots of climbing. Beatiful trail. Easy to navigate.
| ThankBy far the most complete real mtn bike trails in NWA. The rocky road is a waste of time. It seems to be built for emergency access only. Start on the single track by the boat launch. Very challenging and not for begginers or one time riders. Many roots, ledges, planted rocks, and hard climbs. The more you ride this trail, the better it gets!
| ThankBeautiful country. Challenging rock gardens and water crossings. Couldn't get into a rhythm here but I was on a hardtail. This place is built for a gravity or all mountain bike. Still had a great time.
| ThankOne of my favorites
| ThankA good trail system. Worth a weekend trip from KC. However, talk to someone with knowledge of the trails before going. It's an older, multi-use system and some trails aren't great for biking.
| ThankI gave this trail a 2 because of the great scenery. The major problem with this trail is the lack of flow, which is required for a trail to be a true MTB trail. Without flow and proper grade % it is simply a hiking trail and this is the case with all the trails surrounding Lake Leatherwood. So if your planning a trip to the area please take my advice and leave your bike at home and just hike the trail. It does make a pleasant hiking trail.
| ThankThis a really fun trail to ride, not real long but still fun to ride. There is not much in the way of climbing but the trail does offer up some technical ridding especially over on the backside of the lake. For more information go to www.mtbark.com
| ThankWe wrode this after it poured rain for 2 days so it was very wet. With all of the rock and tree roots on the trail it made for a very slippery ride. Just a heads up i wouldnt recommend riding directly after a big rain here. Otherwise it was a nice trail and very prettu.
| ThankThis is a great trail to ride for most any skill level. It's very scenic and a good ride when it's hot because you can jump in the lake after your ride. Lots of roots and hard pack with a few creek crossings.
| ThankJust a all around good trail, has about everything you could ask for. This trail is a bit on the hard side if your just a beginner. However this was the first real trail i had ever done and i was already getting the hang of it the second time through, and clockwise is for sure the best way to go on this trail.
| ThankThis is a nice trail, but not "easy" as rated in the first review. Lots of loose rock, ledges, and roots. Combine with leave-cover, and what you've got is a trail that's a bit more difficult. Great scenics, tho!
| ThankThis trail is a pretty fun ride with a nice view from the Limestone Dam. For a more technical ride... try starting on Fuller Trail which joins up with Beecham... as the beginning of Beecham is not singletrack. For the more advanced riders, Twin Knobbs trail at Lake Leatherwood is pretty sick!! I did it counterclockwise and the climb up at the beginning kicked my &^*%. I would rate Lake Leatherwood as a whole, one of the greatest riding spots in NWA, go check it out!!!
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