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Cedar Glades Park Loop

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  2. AR
  3. …West-Central AR
  4. …Hot Springs
  5. Cedar Glades Park
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“This loop features rocks, roots, climbs, and fast descents. ”

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Map Key

9.0

Miles

14.5

KM

100%

Singletrack

728' 222 m

High

497' 151 m

Low

658' 200 m

Up

660' 201 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

The Cedar Glades Park Loop is extremely fast, with technical descents. There's one long climb filled with switchbacks, which is roughly 4% grade or more in some sections totaling a little more than half a mile. There are lots of creek crossings with plenty of rocks and roots. Some of the descents have high berms, which make the descent fast and safer.

Need to Know

Bring your climbing legs and be prepared for fast descents.

Description

There are three major climbs on this loop. The first one is in the first mile and is not too bad, except the corner leading into it can be slick or wet. The second major climb occurs around mile 4. It's a pretty consistent climb with lots of switchbacks. Once at the top, the descent is loose with rocks and extremely fast. The third major climb occurs around mile 8. This last major climb is short but can be climbed very fast. This final section is smooth with lots of flow and wide turns to carry the momentum through.

There are lots of creek crossings, all capable of being ridden.

Contacts

Local Club: Hot Springs Bicycle Association

Land Manager: Garland County - Cedar Glades Park

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  4.4 from 40 votes

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  4.4 from 40 votes
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Coming up one of the switchbacks.
Mar 13, 2016 near Hot Spr…, AR
One of the many flowing turns.
Mar 13, 2016 near Hot Spr…, AR
Cedar Glades Video 2012
Jan 3, 2020 near Hot Spr…, AR
Cedar Glades Perimeter trails.
Jun 5, 2022 near Hot Spr…, AR
Cedar Glades Video 2004
Jan 3, 2020 near Hot Spr…, AR

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Oct 6, 2022
Heather Jeffries Keeney
Aug 20, 2022
Private User
May 19, 2022
Eric Grove
9.8mi
Dec 1, 2021
Kenny Davis
9mi
May 26, 2021
Blake Fadem
7mi — 1h 30m
Nov 20, 2020
Glen Thomas
Flowy, right XC riding with a few techy spots.
Oct 8, 2020
Jeff Coyle
I really enjoyed this trail! More XC than Northwoods. Some climbing, descending, lots of small roots and rocks and switchbacks. Excellent signage! 7mi — 1h 00m
Sep 28, 2020
N S
Signage is great quality. First time visitor and I didn't need my MTB app bc there are maps and signs at every intersection

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