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Ben Geren Park MTB Trail
3 reviews
 4 of 5

There are four pieces of single track connecting to a paved bike trail. The paved trail starts from the parking lot headed generally east eventually topping a large hill and continues another couple of miles. From the paved trail there are signs leading you onto the MTB trails. There is a trail to the right and left before topping the hill and again to the right and left on the backside of the hill. Going counter clockwise takes you to the hardest section first. This is the section to the right before topping the hill and it has some steep and rocky parts that may be tough for a beginner. The section to the right after topping the hill has the most single track making a loop within itself before returning to the pavement. This section has the most mileage. Returning on the other side of the pavement (backside of the hill)the trail has less tree cover. Left side of the pavement on the trailhead side is a short section of trail that has more rocks and gravel but also more tree cover. Since the paved trail divides these sections it is possible to make multiple loops. This also lets you stay on the most fun parts and avoid sections you are not comfortable with.
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Latitude
35.32100804721208
Longitude
-94.34595108032226
Trail Directions
Ben Geren Park is on hwy 255 between Ft. Smith and Barling. Enter the park and follow the park roads countercock wise until passing an old BMX track. Turn left at this road and follow it until you see a parking lot and the paved trail on your left.
Trail Length
approximately 7 Miles
Trail Level
Beginner
Trail Type
Singletrack
City/County
Ft Smith
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Reviews 1 - 3 (3 Reviews Total)

Review Date
March 2, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

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Reviewed by: tonofearth ,  Racer

Summary:
Cool little trail. Ups, downs, tight, twisty, wooded, open, this trail has a littl bit of everything. I went out there for a race not knowing what to expect and I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised.

Recommended Route:
Clockwise flowed well.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Springhill, Devil's Den



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Review Date
November 20, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

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Reviewed by: phoonman ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
This trail consists of 4 parts all branching off of the main paved trail. The first trail you come to on the right is by far the most difficult. steep climbs and rocky terrain. continue on and a trail branches off to the left. This trail is not as difficult as the first but the climbs will test your skills. The paved road forks twice before the top. take the first right then left at the second fork. The third trail begins just to the right up the dirt road from the end of the second fork. This trail is easy going fairly flat terrain. I like to ride this one first as a warm up. The fourth section can be found either on the right side of the paved road roughly 100yrds beyond the top of the hill or just a short jog from the end of the 3rd trail on you r left. This Trail is fairly well balanced. Lots of uphills and downs, switchbacks and things to jump. I fun ride and by far the longest section of trail.

Recommended Route:
I prefer to ride the paved road to the 3rd trail. This one is a good warm-up to get into the ride. Then I continue on to the third trail. If my endurance and time holds out, I ride the 1st trail down from the top, otherwise I crank it into top gear and go screaming down the paved road back to the car.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Springhill- fairly flat within probably 10 ft overall. fast lots of switchbacks and roots to go over. Avoid it from Aug to Oct.. Spiders!

Fianna Hills, go right at the service road.

Womble--Best trails in AR!! great overall mix of terrain.



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Review Date
August 5, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

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Reviewed by: rsbaker63 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Fun trails, I got here in the morning of July 30 and looked like it was going to be a hot day so I wanted to beat the heat. Large group of bikers and runners out here on a Sat morning. I rode it clockwise so I could finish on the shaded sections. Great local people each time I have been here and always a lot of fun.

Recommended Route:
Clockwise works well in the summer as you can finish the more exposed areas first and be in the shade as things warmed up.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Springhill in Barling
Devils Den near Winslow
Lee Creek north of Van Buren



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