|
|
|
|
|
||
Syllamo Trails Mountain Bike Trail
Mountain View, Arkansas
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
10 trail reviews |
| Status: |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 22 miles | Global Rank: #354 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 31 | Wishlist: 45 |
| Avg. Speed: 5.63 mph | Avg. Time: 5hr 20min |
| IMBA Epic Trail |
Directions:
To view directions to Syllamo Trails mountain bike trail, please login. If
you don't have an account, sign up now: it's free, only takes a minute, and gives you access to tons of other rad features.
Description: Phase 1 is 22 miles of 3 connecting loops that are mostly excellent single track. Most of the Phase 1 trails are quite technical. The White River Bluff Loop is 4.5 miles. Portions of the trail are quite technical, but the views of the White River and North Sylamore Creek Valley are worth the effort. Bald Sc***py Loop is 7.3 miles beginner to intermediate trails through Ozark Forest. Sc***py Mountain Loop is 12 miles of steep Ozark Mountain terrain. Beginners can ride most, but may need to push up/down steep switchbacks. Phase 2 has recently added another 16 miles of trail.
Description: Phase 1 is 22 miles of 3 connecting loops that are mostly excellent single track. Most of the Phase 1 trails are quite technical. The White River Bluff Loop is 4.5 miles. Portions of the trail are quite technical, but the views of the White River and North Sylamore Creek Valley are worth the effort. Bald Sc***py Loop is 7.3 miles beginner to intermediate trails through Ozark Forest. Sc***py Mountain Loop is 12 miles of steep Ozark Mountain terrain. Beginners can ride most, but may need to push up/down steep switchbacks. Phase 2 has recently added another 16 miles of trail.
added on July 29, 2005 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by bboehman on October 30, 2011
One of the best IMBA Epic trails I have ever ridden! (12 of them overall). This trail has everything, great views, climbs, rocks and downhills. Rode 3 of the loops for about 30 miles and ran out of gas as it was July and 95 degrees. Can't wait to get back and finish off the other two loops!
reviewed by ldcullen on August 9, 2011
Don't go in early August unless you like to have spiders hanging from your visor. Probably best to go near their races because trails will be better groomed also. So many trails in such a rural area must be a challenge for local riders to maintain. Be patient to find trailheads. A park employee helped me find the trailhead. It was not easy to find. Great family restaruant in nearby town, "Fifty Six"--don't miss that. Much more technical than Womble.
* Review edited 8/9/2011
Similar Trail: Landahl Park, Blue Springs, MO; except Syllamo is much more remote.
reviewed by delphinide on June 12, 2011
I have yet to ride every single inch of these trails but it is ridonculous. Great climbs. Technical, rocky sections that are insane when they are wet and covered in leaves. A great ride for someone with great fitness...otherwise, let me introduce you to the 'Hike-a-Bike' program...
Similar Trail: Womble
reviewed by jamaica on February 16, 2009
Absolutely love these trails and has something for everyone. From incredibly beautiful views, long climbs, screaming downhills, technical rock hopping, to smooth ultra fun single track, it is really awesome. Wish I could ride there everyday.
reviewed by rivers1019 on November 2, 2008
An opportunity to ride any trail at Syllamo is a blessing. Syllamo was ranked top 10 mountain bike spots in the nation by a major outdoor magazine recently. With the shortest trail being 7 miles or so and all the others being at least 10 miles, you're in for an amazing time.
reviewed by mmjf9696 on October 14, 2008
There are several options at this park. The best one is the White River Bluff. This one is only about 6 miles and has the best trail. It is also marked better than any of the other trails out there. Ride it clock wise you will have one of the best downhill rides at about mile 2. The Red route is the next best but is a little long if you are a new to MTB. Make sure you look for the Green MTN rd signs if you want to take a shorter loop then 12 miles. Over all fun but AR offers so much more at other trails
reviewed by talking_racer on May 28, 2007
This is a great trail. there are 50 miles total. Each loop links together. There are trails for the beginner (red loop) and trails that the experts will leave winded (blue loop). This is a great trail!! You need to check out the stairway to heaven on the blue loop. they have a ride called syllamo's revenge where you ride all 50 miles. It was the hardest thing I have ever tried to do.
Similar Trail: All the trails in AR are great!!!
reviewed by nik757 on December 23, 2006
Great ride through some challenging Ozark terrain. The numerous bluffs and rock outcroppings make for some technical challenges in between some long downhill runs and numerous switchbacks. If you're riding from October through February - watch for the hunters!
reviewed by PaulyXHT on January 26, 2006
A recent IMBA Epic designation for this trail system is definately deserved. It has everything for those who love to just ride trails. Beautiful, clear stream crossings and winding sweet forest singletrack. Catch a break on a rock outcropping overlooking a beautiful river while watching bald eagles soar. There are close to 40 miles of trail now with more to come. This is truly a trail system that is worth traveling to from anywhere.
Similar Trail: Womble, Tsali Right Loop,
TRAIL TAGS
imba epicAdditional Arkansas Mountain Bike Info
Related Arkansas Resources
Guidebooks |
