Bentonville truly comes alive when explored on two wheels. Beyond its small-town charm, flourishing arts and culinary scenes, and stunning backdrop of Ozark greenery, this southern gem shines brightly as the “Mountain Biking Capital of the World.” Its renowned biking culture is a testament to its exceptional trail network, which spans more than 150 miles, offering adventures for riders of all ages and abilities.
Slaughter Pen
All Seasons/All Levels Guided with full suspension mountain bikes (kids’ bikes are not full-suspension). A Bentonville favorite! Featuring 40+ miles of singletrack, Slaughter Pen provides options for riders of all skill levels, while offering exciting extensions for more experienced riders.
Half-day tours run from 8:00am to 12:00 noon, and from 1:00 to 5:00pm Full-day tours begin at 8:00am, include lunch, and end at approximately 3:00pm Each tour also includes local pick-up, drop-off, helmet, and water.
Please note: Escape Adventures requires a minimum of 2 people for each tour.
Erin P.
My family experienced a lifetime memory on the half day tour in Bentonville area with our excellent & extremely knowledgeable guide, Matty! We are mountain biking beginners & loved every moment! Quality bikes & helmets were brought for us which made our outing easy. 👏 - 7/02/2025
Matt S.
Escape Adventures Downtown Bentonville MTB Tour is PERFECT! Matty Rides and Matt Taylor were great hosts for our Church’s Youth Adventure program! They made sure every rider had a memorable experience. The two guide’s marvelously balanced all fitness levels so the faster riders weren’t getting bored and the more timid riders weren’t being pushed out of their comfort zone. - 6/26/2025
Bryan B.
Single track mountain bike adventure in Bentonville Arkansas. We brought a church youth group to Bentonville for this experience. Out guides Matty and Matt were amazing! They were knowledgeable, patient, and a lot of fun. With two guides, we were able to split the group and allow some of the more adventurous of the group to experience more difficult runs while the novices were still able to have a fun and challenging adventure. The equipment was excellent and the trails were amazing! I would highly recommend this experience! - 6/12/2025
Sarah S.
Matty was an awesome guide. He was super knowledgeable about the area and the biking was a great group activity. - 5/28/2025
Sarah S.
Awesome Day Trip Matty was the best guide. This was a great activity for our family and all skill levels had a great time. Our guide also shared some great information about the area and it was so cool to experience Bentonville from a bicycle. - 5/28/2025
Logan
★★★★★ Holy Downhill (and Uphill) Thrill Ride ★★★★★My wife and I signed up for the Escape Adventures Tour’s half‑day mountain biking with zero experience, and it was hands‑down the most gloriously exhausting thing we’ve done in a hot minute.BookingRidiculously easy. Book online (bentonvillebiketour.com), and you’re in. Also, it's a steal for the price. Forty‑eight hours before the tour, you get a friendly text confirming your pickup details. All you need to bring is “athletic shoes, clothes, and a smile.” -Matty 5/9/25. They bring everything else including bikes and helmets of course!The TourWe pedaled our way through Bentonville’s downtown, gorgeous forest trails, and around Crystal Bridges Museum —uphill, uphill, and… uphill. Was it tough? Yes. Is there something wildly exciting about staring at a downhill section and thinking, “Am I going to flip over my handlebars going down this!” In my case... also yes.Guide Extraordinaire: MattyEnter Matty, our guide and resident hype machine. This dude’s positivity radiates hotter than a midsummer Arkansas sidewalk. Seriously, I managed to launch myself over-the-bars (an "OTB" as they call it in the bike world), and before I could even fart, Matty was off his bike faster than an Alaskan-raised caffeinated paratrooper to make sure I was okay. I could have been nursing three broken ribs, and his “You got this!” pep talk still would’ve convinced me to crank out another 10 miles. Will this happen to you? No, probably not, unless you really "send it" down a hill and lock the front brakes. Don't be like me.Hardest—and "Funnest"—Thing EverBetween Matty’s encouragement and the relentless challenge of pedal‑powered (not electric! in my case) biking, this was by far the hardest and most fun thing we’ve done in ages. My quads are were sending me passive‑aggressive "I'm going to give out on you" vibes the rest of the day, but hey, those art pieces you pass, the downtown area, the "Masterpiece" (you'll find out what this is), the work out we got, Matty-the-Tour-Guide-Machine... so worth it.If you’re even thinking about it, stop thinking—book it. You’ll laugh, you’ll sweat, you’ll probably not face‑plant and embarrass yourself in front of your partner, and you’ll walk away wondering why you ever waited so long. Kudos to Bentonville Bike Tour (Escape Adventures Bike Tours) and especially to Matty for turning two rookie riders into trail‑dominating legends—if only for a half‑day!🚴♂️🚴♀️ “10/10 would recommend - even just to see our boy Matty.” 🚴♂️🚴♀️ - 5/13/2025
Sherpa65410993713
★★★★★ Holy Downhill (and Uphill) Thrill Ride, Batman ★★★★★ My wife and I signed up for the Escape Adventures Tour’s half‑day mountain biking with zero experience, and it was hands‑down the most gloriously exhausting thing we’ve done in a hot minute.BookingRidiculously easy. Book online (bentonvillebiketour.com), and you’re in. Also, it's a steal for the price. Forty‑eight hours before the tour, you get a friendly text confirming your pickup details. All you need to bring is “athletic shoes, clothes, and a smile.” -Matty 5/9/25. They bring everything else including bikes and helmets of course!The TourWe pedaled our way through Bentonville’s downtown, gorgeous forest trails, and around Crystal Bridges Museum —uphill, uphill, and… uphill. Was it tough? Yes. Is there something wildly exciting about staring at a downhill section and thinking, “Am I going to flip over my handlebars going down this!” In my case... also yes.Guide Extraordinaire: MattyEnter Matty, our guide and resident hype machine. This dude’s positivity radiates hotter than a midsummer Arkansas sidewalk. Seriously, I managed to launch myself over-the-bars (an "OTB" as they call it in the bike world), and before I could even fart, Matty was off his bike faster than an Alaskan-raised caffeinated paratrooper to make sure I was okay. I could have been nursing three broken ribs, and his “You got this!” pep talk still would’ve convinced me to crank out another 10 miles. Will this happen to you? No, probably not, unless you really "send it" down a hill and lock the front brakes. Don't be like me.Hardest—and "Funnest"—Thing EverBetween Matty’s encouragement and the relentless challenge of pedal‑powered (not electric! in my case) biking, this was by far the hardest and most fun thing we’ve done in ages. My quads are were sending me passive‑aggressive "I'm going to give out on you" vibes the rest of the day, but hey, those art pieces you pass, the downtown area, the "Masterpiece" (you'll find out what this is), the work out we got, Matty-the-Tour-Guide-Machine... so worth it.If you’re even thinking about it, stop thinking—book it. You’ll laugh, you’ll sweat, you’ll probably not face‑plant and embarrass yourself in front of your partner, and you’ll walk away wondering why you ever waited so long. Kudos to Bentonville Bike Tour (Escape Adventures Bike Tours) and especially to Matty for turning two rookie riders into trail‑dominating legends—if only for a half‑day!🚴♂️🚴♀️ “10/10 would recommend - even just to see our boy Matty.” 🚴♂️🚴♀️ - 5/13/2025
Ryan N.
Matty is the man. We had all riden bikes but my wife and 14 year old son had never ridden mountain bikes and he made everyone comfortable and is an expert by any standard. He is also an amazing person and a veteran with a very positive outlook on life with a wonderful warm personality. Couldn’t have been a better experience, I only wish there were 6 stars. 100% recommend!! - 5/03/2025
SteveBishop
Mountain Biking in Bentonvile I had heard that Bentonville had great mountain biking trails and so I wanted to try them out, but I did not have a Mountain bike and did not know the area. So, I lined up a guide and I'm glad I did. Dakota was a great guide, really knew the area. and was helpful as I got used to the Mountain EBike. Unless you do a lot of Mountain Biking, you should definitely choose the EBike option. It allows you to cover a lot of terrain and some of the uphills are pretty steep. I'd highly recommend this tour and Dakota as a guide.
Read more about - Bentonville Singletrack Mountain Bike Tour - https://www.viator.com/tours/Arkansas/All-American-Bentonville-Singletrack-Tour/d22213-5109P13?mcid=56757 - 4/13/2025
Mantis T.
Amazing. Our tour guide, Matt, was amazing. Was able to match our energy and skill level easily. Suggested different routes and options for us, as well as encouraging us to push further, but not in a pressing or annoying way at all. 10/10 I went in expecting to not enjoy myself as much as I did, but surprised myself, and would not have been able to without having a relaxed and pleasant guide. Recommend for anyone of any skill level or just a great date 🙂 - 9/09/2024
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