The Ozark Grinder Trail

The Ozark Grinder Trail The Ozark Grinder Trail is a fabulous gravel grinder bicycle trail through some of the most scenic an Close to 10,000 feet of elevation gain!

The Ozark Grinder Trail has approximately 138 miles of trails (approx. 113 miles of gravel) accessible through some the Ozarks most wild and scenic countryside! The trail runs inside of the Buffalo National River with fabulous river overlooks, is also within the Ozark National Forest running next to the Richland Creek Wilderness, along Richland Creek (a National Wild and Scenic River), Falling Wat

er Creek, and the Middle Fork of the Little Red River running along portions of the railroad bed of the long-departed Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad. This trail also sports some steep mountain climbs! The Ozark Grinder Trail also occasionally runs in conjunction with or in close proximity to the Ozark Highlands Trail and the Buffalo River Trail hiking trails. There are multiple access points to the trail. Tyler Bend at the Buffalo National River, Snowball, Witt Springs, Leslie, Marshall, Oxley, and Shirley. At times the trail will be impassable due to high water at low water bridge crossings. Never attempt a dangerous river or stream crossing! Turn around, don’t drown. Come back another day! It is also recommended that you always ride with a partner. Many sections of the trail are outside of cell phone coverage.

Registration is now open for the epic Arkansas High Country Race! Ride the Full Loop, more than 1,000 miles of Arkansas ...
07/16/2026

Registration is now open for the epic Arkansas High Country Race! Ride the Full Loop, more than 1,000 miles of Arkansas backroads, gravel, pavement, and relentless climbing. It’s the route that defines the High Country! Or, the Northwest Loop, 240 miles through the Ozarks. A shorter route with the same rugged spirit. Perfect for riders looking to tackle their first ultra or chase a fast finish. No matter which route you choose, you’ll find big climbs, incredible scenery, and a challenge you’ll remember long after the finish line.
Begins October 3rd launching from Bentonville, Arkansas
Registration is open now! https://www.bikereg.com/arkansas-high-country-race

This is the updated route that reflects the new section that crosses the Middle Fork of the Little Red River at Lydalisk...
06/09/2026

This is the updated route that reflects the new section that crosses the Middle Fork of the Little Red River at Lydalisk and goes on LUTE MTN RD on the way to Shirley! Please use the new section on this trail! At Shirley, the trail gets back on the route to Fairfield Bay. This reflects a new segment to use either direction betwen Shirley and the Lydalisk crossing of the Middle Fork of the Little Red River! Thanks to Dirk Merle for mapping this out!

Full Route, not including spurs or loops. This is the ITT route. - 133.6 mi, +12628 ft. Bike ride in Gilbert, AR

06/08/2026

Attention! The old trail section on the Ozark Grinder Trail between Lydalisk Red River Crossing and Shirley is not valid for use. A new trail segment from Lydalisk to Shirley will be posted soon.

Register now for the Snowball Adventure Race! Starts in Snowball, Arkansas on Saturday, 9 May with a 6-mile run towards ...
04/30/2026

Register now for the Snowball Adventure Race! Starts in Snowball, Arkansas on Saturday, 9 May with a 6-mile run towards the Margaret White area, which offers breathtaking scenery and a few hills. After that, you'll paddle for 8.5-mile down the beautiful Buffalo River, ending at the Tyler Bend launch area. From there, you'll grab your bike and cycle 11.5 miles back to Snowball via the Ozark Grinder Trail, with some uphills, lots of gravel, and incredible views of the Buffalo River. It's an adventure worth experiencing! Kid's event also!
www.trireg.com/snowballadventurerace26
Go sign up and bring a friend! Don’t forget about the Armchair Adventurer if you want to support us but have no desire to train. Registration is limited to 100, so sign up early! The Old Snowball House

04/18/2026
Bike ride Saturday out of downtown Leslie at 9am! Free! Join in for a ride!
03/27/2026

Bike ride Saturday out of downtown Leslie at 9am! Free! Join in for a ride!

03/26/2026

Leslie has been chosen as a cycling hub for the Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads program! Well done Leslie, Arkansas!

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PO Box 1385
Marshall, AR
72650

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