Arkansas Traverse

Gravel Cycling Routes in Northwest Arkansas & across the State.

About the Arkansas Traverse

Ridge to River: the Arkansas Traverse premiers at the Bentonville Film Festival on June 21st! Don’t miss it!

If you’re interested in an Arkansas Traverse type of experience, there are a few options both in Northwest Arkansas and across the State.

We would be happy to discuss options with you.

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Original Arkansas Traverse Route

From the Arkansas/Missouri State line south to the Southern Arkansas-Lousiana border, the Arkansas Traverse is an experience to remember.

This five-day adventure travels 472 miles climbing 15,783 feet of elevation from the Arkansas-Missouri border south through the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest to the Arkansas Delta Region ending at the Arkansas/Louisiana border.

You will never experience Arkansas like you will on this route.

Stages & Key Locations

Stage 1 - Arkansas-Missouri Line to Ozark/Cass (92 Miles)

Little Sugar Oz Trails & Razorback Greenway to Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville
Ozark Highlands Trail to Cass

Stage 2 - Ozark/Cass to Camp Mitchell (114 Miles)

Ozark Highlands Trail to Russellville
Follow the Arkansas River through Petit Jean State Park

Stage 3 - Petit Jean Mountain to Humphrey (119 Miles)

Follow the Arkansas River Trail to Little Rock then to Bayou Meto State Game Area

Humphrey, Arkansas

Stage 4 - Humphrey to Arkansas City (98 Miles)

Arkansas Heritage Trail
Arkansas Post Memorial
Rohwer Heritage Site

Arkansas City

Stage 5 - Arkansas City to Arkansas-Lousiana Border (51 Miles)

Finish Line @ Welcome Sign on Arkansas/Louisiana border south of Eudora

Note: This experience was created in collaboration with Bentonville Ride Club (route designer & organizer) & 37 North Expeditions (route support).