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Slaughter Pen

Mountain bike trail conditions · Bentonville & NWA, AR 36.392° N  94.211° W   1,276 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Mon 5am Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.5″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
95°Flight rain
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: DUSTY then PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, 0.47 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.10 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 13:50 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Slaughter Pen rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.5″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Sun 134pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Sun 1311am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Slaughter Pen has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Slaughter Pen

Slaughter Pen is a mountain bike trail network in Bentonville & NWA, AR. The soil here is organic. The terrain averages a 0.7° slope at 1,276 ft and mainly faces ENE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches. Trails here include Rob's Trail, Black Apple Creek Trail and Burns Arboretum Loop.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilOrganic soil

The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

CanopyPartial 53%

A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.

TerrainHolds water

Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.

FAQ

Can you ride Slaughter Pen right now?

The current estimate for Slaughter Pen is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.5″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Slaughter Pen muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.5″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Slaughter Pen?

Slaughter Pen has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

How long does Slaughter Pen take to dry after rain?

Slaughter Pen has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.

Can you ride Slaughter Pen after rain?

Wait until the surface is firm and respect any posted closures. Organic soil alone does not tell you how soon that will be. Check the live verdict for the current drying estimate.

Does Slaughter Pen get snow in winter?

Rarely. Slaughter Pen sits low and mild enough (around 1,276 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.

What trails are at Slaughter Pen?

Trails at Slaughter Pen include Rob's Trail, Black Apple Creek Trail, Burns Arboretum Loop, Zeppelin and Leopard's Loop. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Slaughter Pen?

Slaughter Pen sits at roughly 1,276 feet, faces mostly ENE, and averages a 0.7° grade with about 53% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Slaughter Pen?

Snow rarely affects Slaughter Pen. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
53%Partial
Elevation
1,276 ft
Average grade
0.7°
Predominant aspect
ENE-facing

Named trails

  • Rob's Trail
  • Black Apple Creek Trail
  • Burns Arboretum Loop
  • Zeppelin
  • Leopard's Loop

This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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