The Fayetteville Bikepacking Route Network, created by Bikepacking Roots, showcases all this riding with a first-of-its-kind progressive suite of loops providing multi-day riding adventures with a range of lengths and difficulties. Five unique routes range from 60 to 190 miles (~2 to 4+ days), and loops can be linked together into several longer tours of up to 260+ miles. Riders new to bikepacking can progress through these loops to gain experience and confidence, and more seasoned bikepackers can use the longer routes as preparation for the even more ambitious Arkansas High Country Route, created by Adventure Cycling Association.
Beginner-friendly overnight loops meander through gentle hills on the Razorback Greenway and out to Lake Wedington. The rugged Boston Mountains and Devil’s Den State Park are visited on a pair of 2- and 3-day loops. And the incredibly scenic Buffalo River country lies to the east, the destination of loops taking 3 to 4+ days.
All routes start in on the downtown square - stop into the Experience Fayetteville visitors center and get a Fayetteville Bikepacking Route Network sticker before you roll out!
These routes traverse the traditional lands of the Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), O-ga-xpa (Quapaw), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux), Caddo, and 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^ (Osage).
For more information about the Fayetteville Bikepacking Route Network, including detailed logistical information, head over to Bikepacking Roots’ website.
Get a Bikepacking Guide
Pick up a print copy of the Bikepacking Guide at our visitors center or order one to be mailed to you using the link below:
Bikepacking Route Map
Bikepacking Routes
Razorback Greenway Loop
The beginner-bikepacker-friendly Razorback Greenway Loop links the namesake regional paved recreation path with quiet country gravel roads from Fayetteville to Bentonville past numerous parks, restaurants, coffee shops, and singletrack networks.
Lake Wedington Loop
The Lake Wedington Loop is an overnighter taking riders from downtown Fayetteville west to Lake Wedington Recreation Area, through a section of the Ozark National Forest, and on beautiful gravel roads in the rolling oak woodlands above the Illinois River.
Devil’s Den Loop
The Devil’s Den State Park Loop climbs into the Boston Mountains to the scenic gem of a park, home to bikepacking campsites, mountain bike and hiking trails, a swimming pond, cafe, and more - ride this loop as a challenging overnighter or spend an extra day exploring the park.
Boston Mountains Loop
The Boston Mountains Loop is a 145-mile-long gravel tour of the peaks on the skyline south of Fayetteville and takes riders through deep valleys, up long climbs, and along high ridgelines to the scenic summit of White Rock Mountain.
Buffalo River Loop
This challenging 187-mile gravel route takes riders into the beautiful and rugged terrain of the Buffalo River region, along the country’s first National River, past the tallest peaks in the state, and through charming small towns along the way.
Tour de Ozarks Loop
The Tour de Ozarks Loop links together sections of several shorter gravel bikepacking routes into a 190-mile route through the high Boston Mountains and the surrounding scenic farm country and woodlands.
Tour de Ozarks Mega Loop
The Tour de Ozarks Mega Loop extends the Tour de Ozarks Loop further east along the Buffalo River Loop to create a 260-mile grand tour of some of the most rugged and scenic country in the Ozarks from steep hollows near Devil’s Den to the highest peaks in Arkansas to the Buffalo National River.
Disclaimer and copyright
This route and associated information is just a starting point for your preparation, and your safety is your own responsibility. Although this route, its GPS data, and the route guide were prepared after extensive research, their accuracy and reliability are not guaranteed. Check for current conditions, route updates, detours, use common sense, obey local laws and regulations, and travel with alternative means of navigation. Bikepacking Roots and Experience Fayetteville, their directors, employees, and volunteers will in no way be responsible for personal injury or damage to personal property arising in conjunction with following this route or utilizing any of these route resources.
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