NWA’s First Lift-Served Bike Park Opens During Bentonville Bike Fest

NWA’s trail scene just changed in a way no one in this state has seen before. OZ Trails Bike Park is opening its gates during Bentonville Bike Fest 2026 with a high-speed chairlift that carries you straight to the top of 20 miles of gravity trails built by Gravity Logic, the crew behind some of the top downhill trail systems in the world.

THE DEETS

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
🕑 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Highway 71 & Mercy Way, Bentonville/Bella Vista border
🎟️ Pricing announcement coming soon
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Load Up and Drop In

You load the chairlift, ride to the top, and drop into trails designed for all skill levels — from riders new to downhill to those who have been chasing gravity trails for years. Gravity Logic built the full 20 miles, and their systems are known for technical trail design that holds up at the highest level of the sport.

“For the first time in Arkansas history, riders can load a chairlift and drop into world-class gravity trails, right here in the Ozarks,” said Gary Vernon, General Manager of OZ Trails Bike Park.

Food, Rentals, and a Rooftop View of the Action

The 20,000-square-foot OZ Trails HQ building is your base camp between rides. Inside, you’ll find a bike shop and rental center, an event room, and Ozzy’s Ride and Dine, a full-service restaurant and beer garden with a rooftop deck that looks directly over the chairlift. There’s also a pump track, dirt jump zone, dedicated hiking loop, and large-scale art installations spread across the property.

Dropping In During Bike Fest

The June 12 opening falls right in the middle of Bentonville Bike Fest 2026, the Mid-South’s largest cycling festival, when thousands of riders are already in town. The park sits on the Bentonville-Bella Vista border and was developed by Runway Group as part of NWA’s rise as a globally recognized cycling destination.

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