Reviewed by: Stacy Rutledge , from Floral, AR

Summary:
I was pleased with the trails and am looking forword to returning since my first and last in 1994.

Recommended Route:
Have only ridden this trail once in 1994. I remember this ride as alot of fun. Am planning a return trip soon.

Reviewed by: DW , from Little Rock

Summary:
I rode this trail system for the first time last weekend. The multiple trails here vary from wide logging roads to very narrow (and STEEP!) almost single track routes. Since horse and ATV use is common here, single track is non-existent. You will almost certainly encounter horse riders on your ride so always watch for them. I have never shared a trail with horses and as a previous review states, you should definitely stop and give them plenty of room. Horses DO NOT like bikes! This is a great place to spend a weekend riding, although I would recommend camping at another location if possible. There are several National Forest campgrounds within 10 miles or so. Your skill level should be at least intermediate as many portions of the trail are very rocky and technical. If you don't like climbing, don't go into the many hollows shown on the map. The trails get VERY steep and some of the climbs are long. This is great full suspension terrain. My buddies on hardtails had a tough time climbing many of the ascents. The trail system has many loops and turns, but is very clearly marked. Don't forget to get a trail map and REGISTER at the trailhead info board. The Forest Service prints a small b&w map that shows all trail intersections and location markers (invaluable). Also, registration as a bike user will let the FS know how often bikers use the trail. I'm sure this count is increasing fast (the more the better).

Recommended Route:
entire system is great, though have not ridden High Mountain Loop

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Get an Ozark National Forest map and pick just about any FS road (ie. FR 1820 which is part of the High Mountain Loop). All roads maintained by the Forest Service have a 4 digit number. This area has some of the most rugged terrain in the Arkansas Ozarks and great scenery in any season.

Reviewed by: Curtis , from Lawrence,KS

Summary:
I raced at the first mountain bike race they had here, it was awesome. This place is in the middle of nowhwere, and took me almost 2 hours of driving over beautiful mountain roads to get there from Fayetteville but it was worth it. As I recall, the campground water was not very good but the trails were. Very hilly, with big water bars on the down hills. I remember a very cool slick rock creek crossing right above a big waterfall. Nicer camping at Long Pond is right down the road with showers, and a nice swimming beach.

Recommended Route:
During the week to avoid horses.

Reviewed by: Rob Byrns , from Blackwell, Arkansas

Summary:
If you like to climb, this trail is for you. Some of the trail is really rocky, with basketball size rocks in places and softball size rocks "everywhere". It has good long hard climbs and short hard climbs. The back trail seems to be the most technical.
I will only give it a 4 because it lacks any good single track and the horses really can make the trail rough after a rain.
Watch out for the ATV's.

Recommended Route:
Any route is good. All routes are rocky and rough in sections.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
The Sweet Spot Trail at Russellville is hard to beat for fast single track.