Trail News

OZ Trails unveiled plans in February for the state’s first chairlift-served downhill mountain bike park in Bella Vista.

The OZ Trails Bike Park will feature more than 20 miles of gravity trails and will be located at the junction of Bella Vista and Bentonville along Highway 71, with easy access from Interstate 49.

“What sets the Bike Park apart is its integration into the ever-expanding OZ Trails network,” Runway Group CEO Tom Walton said. “As Northwest Arkansas’s first purpose-built gravity cycling facility, the park’s location strengthens the natural connection between Bella Vista and Bentonville, positioning both communities as premier global cycling destinations. Its focus on progression ensures everyone from beginners to experts will find their place here.”

The development includes a Poma-Leitner high-speed chairlift system, providing year-round, purpose-built lift access for riders across all skill levels. The park will connect with the existing OZ Trails network. Construction is set to begin this spring.

The park will feature a headquarters for OZ Trails, full-service dining facilities, a bike shop and rental center, a community plaza and gathering spaces, a pump track, a hiking trail and art installations throughout.

“The OZ Trails Bike Park represents a pivotal moment for outdoor recreation in Bella Vista,” Bella Vista mayor John Flynn said. “With direct access to the Razorback Greenway and the Little Sugar Trail System, the park’s position at the crossroads of existing trail networks makes it a central hub, strengthening Bella Vista’s position as a key destination for world-class cycling infrastructure.”

Hufft will provide architecture for the project. Gravity Logic and Rock Solid will design and construct the trails. Crafton Tull will provide engineering support.