ROAD & GRAVEL ROUTES

Some of the most popular routes (road & gravel) in NWA. Follow the STRAVA links after each description. You can view the route map. If you are a premium member of STRAVA you can print the route cue sheet and download it to your GPS device. STRAVA is a free app for your smart phone & works with many compatible GPS devices.

More routes to come!

1-2 Hour Routes

Savoy Loop
Length: +/- 30 miles
Elevation: 1282 ft
Terrain: mostly flat with a few rollers
Description: This is a great route for beginners. Low traffic with mostly flat terrain. Click here for full description & link to map.

Round Mountain Loop
Distance: 25 miles
Elevation: 1,800 ft
Terrain: mostly flat with one sustained climb
Description: Wyman Rd. is a fantastic stretch of pavement. Very light traffic and a stones throw from the city. You will need to be on some busy roads for short periods to get there. Click here for full description & link to map.

Wallin Mountain Loop (gravel/paved)
Length: 30 miles
Elevation: 1600 ft
Terrain: mostly flat with 1 sustained climb
Description: This is a great 1.5 hour loop that runs just south of Fayetteville. If you are pressed for time and day light this could be a great option. Click here for full description & link to map.

2-3 Hour Routes

Black Oak Loop
Length: +/- 42 miles
Elevation: 2100 ft
Terrain: mostly flat with a few sustained climbs
Description: One of the most popular routes in NWA. Very scenic. Click here for full description & link to map.

Savoy Loop (gravel/paved)
Length: 36 miles
Elevation: 1,600 ft
Terrain: mostly flat gravel/paved route
Description: A great dirt road option with tons of scenery that is never too far from civilization. Click here for full description & link to map.

Hell’s Kitchen Loop
Length: +/- 46 miles
Elevation: 2700 ft
Terrain: rolling with two significant climbs
Description: The Hell’s Kitchen climb is an iconic route here in NWA. Made popular by the Hell’s Kitchen Road Race. The HK climb is without a doubt the feature of this route. You will know it when you see it. Click here for full description & link to map.

3-4 Hour Routes

Winslow Death March
Length: +/- 61 miles
Elevation: 4000 ft
Terrain: challenging & rolling with several sustained climbs
Description: This is one of my favorite routes in Arkansas. Super challenging climbs with incredible scenery. Click here for full description & link to map.

Flughafen (Airport) Loop
Length: +/- 58 miles
Elevation: 2800 ft
Terrain: flat to rolling
Description: This is a great route containing many of the smoothest sections of roads in NWA. Click here for full description & link to map.

Goshen Loop (Short Course)
Length: +/- 50 miles
Elevation: 3,500
Terrain: Rollers and more roller
Description: This is a challenging 50 mile loop. You will definitely feel like you have ridden your bike. Most of the roads have light traffic and a couple sections with heavier traffic. The twisty turny roads and great views are worth the suffering on the rollers. Click here for full description & link to map.

Barking Dog Loop
Length: 50 miles
Elevation: 2,600
Terrain: first half rollers, second half flat
Description: This is a great route that is never boring and keeps you close to the cities. The first half is rolling and the second is flat. Click here for full description & link to map.

Almost Okie Loop
Length: 56 miles
Elevation: 2,700
Terrain: One significant climb, flat to rolling
Description: This is quickly becoming one of my favorite routes. It takes you west almost into Oklahoma. Click here for full description & link to map.