USFS National Forest System Trails · Arkansas · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Arkansas?
Yes — Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas has 105 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 39 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 105 mi39 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 650 mi259 segments
- Bike season
- Year-roundUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 9trail segments
16% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Trail Blue Loop | 26.13 | Native Material | — |
| West Outer Loop | 24.85 | Native Material | — |
| Huckleberry Mtn-Orange | 19.71 | Native Material | — |
| Bradford East Outer Loop | 16.72 | Native Material | — |
| Brock Creek #23 | 14.32 | Native Material | — |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Jacks Branc | 13.03 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Bad Branch | 12.03 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Scrappy Mt | 11.72 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Huckleberry Mtn. Loop-Apple | 8.99 | Native Material | — |
| Syllamo Bike Trail-Bald Scrapp | 7.3 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Huckleberry Mtn-Bell Springs | 6.73 | Native Material | — |
| Wedington Twin Mountains | 6.73 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Western Don | 6.54 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Mg High Mtn Loop | 6.49 | Native Material | — |
| Mill Creek Burrell Mtn Loop | 5.28 | Native Material | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest?
- Ozark-St. Francis National Forest has about 105 mi of bike-designated trail across 39 segments, out of 650 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 81 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest (Arkansas)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.