IMBA Epic Trails
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IMBA Epic Trails
Arkansas is being recognized on the national level for innovative trail building and the diversity of riding opportunities. The state is home to five International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) EPIC rides, which means they are a “true backcountry riding experience – one that is technically and physically challenging, more than 80 percent singletrack and at least 20 miles in length.” The Upper Buffalo, Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT), Ouachita National Recreation Trail, Syllamo and Womble trails put Arkansas on the podium next to Colorado and California.
Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail
Located in the Sylamore District of the Ozark National Forest north of Mountain View, the most single-track trail offers over 50 miles for novice to advanced bikers. The trail consists of five interconnecting loops accessible from the trailhead on Ark. 5, plus three trailheads on Green Mountain Road.
Womble Trail
Featuring 37 miles of singletrack winding through the Ouachita National Forest, the Womble connects to the Epic Ouachita National Recreation Trail at the northern point of McGill Mountain.
Upper Buffalo
Upper Buffalo mountain bike trails include a wide variety of incredible Ozark Forest riding, native plant species and wildlife. This IMBA Epic ride earns its status from the total riding experience.
LOViT
Starting from one of Arkansas' popular destinations, Hot Springs, this IMBA Epic ride starts from the Little Blakely Dam and ends at Shangri-La Resort passing several resorts along the southside of Lake Ouachita.
Ouachita National Hiking Trail (National Recreation Trail)
The portion of the trail from the Highway 88 crossing, east for approximately 110 miles is open for mountain biking and is an International Mountain Bicycling Association Epic Trail.
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