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at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve

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2500 NW 3rd St, Bentonville, AR 72712

Our Hours

Sunrise to 11 pm
Free Admission

Phone Number

(479) 364-0168

You will find the opportunity to shred on your bike, run on the trail, stroll on the walkway, camp with friends, or relax with your family in nature. With truly something special for everyone, Coler is an outdoor destination for all walks (or rides) of life.

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a free community space provided by the Peel Compton Foundation, whose mission is to cultivate experiences that connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation.

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The Rise →

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Ecosystem →

Coler Creek →

Firefly Sanctuary →

Mountain Biking

Coler is home to world-class mountain biking just steps from downtown Bentonville. With more than 20 miles of professionally built trails, the Preserve offers heart-pumping climbs, flowy descents, technical rock features, and family-friendly paths.

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Campground

Nestled in the woods, Coler’s campground is your basecamp for trail adventure. Designed for van camping, bikepacking, and tent setups, the site includes modern bathhouses, hammock hangouts, and easy access to the trail system. Wake up with the forest — and ride straight from your site.
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Airship

An open-air café in the heart of the woods, Airship at Coler offers craft coffee, local beer, and fresh bites in a stunning, bike-in setting. Whether you’re fueling up for the ride or unwinding afterward, this architectural gem makes the middle of nowhere feel like the center of everything.
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Applegate Trail

The paved Applegate Trail winds through the heart of Coler, offering a smooth, accessible ride for cruisers, adaptive riders, and families alike. It connects the Preserve to downtown Bentonville, creating a car-free corridor where nature, art, and community converge. Along the way, you’ll pass public art, cross the stream, explore the ecosystem, and enjoy direct access to The Rise and Airship at Coler.

The Rise

The Rise is Coler’s scenic stairway to the top — an ergonomic running space and pedestrian-only ascent to the Hub, the highest point in the Preserve. Designed by modus studio and inspired by the iconic stairs in Santa Monica, this structure features 185 steps made of steel and rough-sawn cedar — equal to 11 flights.

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Art

Sourced through partnerships with OZ Art NWA and the Runway Group, the Preserve features unexpected installations that surprise and delight trail users. From a vibrant rainbow arch and stainless steel sculptures to an oversized chair, a dinosaur, and the iconic Paradise Found neon sign, each piece adds a spark of color and curiosity to the natural landscape.

Paradise Found Neon Sign
Dinosaur
Face Sculpture
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Someone and Someone
Oversized Chair

Ecosystem

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a living Ozark ecosystem shaped by water, geology, and time. From rocky ridgelines to rich valley meadows, the landscape supports diverse native plants and wildlife that shift with the seasons—spring wildflowers bloom before the forest canopy returns, and restored streambeds now flow freely through habitats once buried under a dam. Thoughtfully designed trails protect the land while offering access to its beauty, from redbuds and pawpaws to kingfishers and crayfish.
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Coler Creek

Coler Creek flows through the heart of the Preserve, weaving together ecology, history, and restoration. Once dammed for cattle, the stream was buried in mud and stripped of its natural curves and habitats. Today, it flows freely once again—its winding path restored with rock-lined banks, riffles, and pools that support native fish, crayfish, and birds like kingfishers and herons. The creek shapes the surrounding landscape, nourishes wildflowers and trees, and offers visitors a place to pause, wade, and wonder.
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Firefly Sanctuary

In 2024, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve became the first certified firefly sanctuary west of the Mississippi River—and the first in Arkansas. Designated by Firefly Conservation & Research, the sanctuary honors Coler’s natural suitability for fireflies, made possible by its pesticide-free practices, preserved leaf litter, dark skies, native plants, and fresh water sources. No major changes were needed; thoughtful land stewardship already provided the perfect conditions for these magical insects to thrive. The sanctuary was brought to life in partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists, who led the charge in spotlighting firefly conservation. Each summer, visitors can experience the wonder for themselves during guided Firefly Walks, where the forest lights up with nature’s quiet brilliance.
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Parking

Coler Grove Parking Lot
2500 NW Coler-Grove Ln, Bentonville AR 72712

North Gateway Parking Lot
11840 Peach Orchard Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712

South Gateway Parking Lot
NW 3rd St, Bentonville, AR 72712

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Facility & Park

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  • Leave no trace
  • Facilities not actively managed – use at your own risk
  • Park hours are from sunrise to 11 PM
  • Greenway speed limit – 15 mph
  • Class 1 eBike/OneWheel and under are permitted on trails
  • No Motorized/Electric

Pets

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  • Please keep all pets on a leash
  • Pet waste must be disposed of in trash receptacles

Safety

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  • Announce yourself when passing
  • Do not stop on or below jumps or features
  • Park in designated areas only
  • No soliciting or selling
  • No fireworks and other explosive devices
  • No smoking
  • No open flames. Except for fire pits at Coler campground by registered campers
  • Camp in designated areas only

Merch

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Coler merch is available at the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden Museum Store and Airship Coffee.

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Adult Classes

Kids Classes

Guided Rides

Rent & Reserve

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Contact us to learn more about visiting Coler Mountain Bike Preserve.

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