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- Mountain Bike
10 trails
- E-Bike
8 trails
- Hike
1 trails
- Trail Running
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Region Details
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Open as of Feb 22, 2026Stats
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- 10
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- 10
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- 8
- Trails Hike
- 1
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- 1
- Total Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,139 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,244 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,324 ft
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Buffalo River
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Popular Ponca Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,904 ft • 194 ft • 399 •
These two trails, which are connected by a dirt road, will get you back to the Buffalo Outdoor Center. This is where you earn your shuttle runs, so expect some climbing.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,217 ft • 0 ft • 365 •
Fun little finish to the trail that takes you back to the parking lot, nothing too difficult or technical.
• 70 ★ 4.5 • 1,509 ft • 0 ft • 332 •
At a third of a mile, this is the shortest downhill trail on the mountain. It’s also a good place to start if you want to get a feel for the terrain. You won’t find any big features, but narrow single track, plenty of boulders and...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 26 ft • 313 •
If you combine them, these trails add up to nearly six miles and 1,300 feet of descending. They’re a great place to start for riders who are just getting into gravity-driven riding, but the rocks and flowy rollers that can be turned...
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 2,707 ft • 9 ft • 287 •
Good introduction to the bench cut rock features that you will encounter later on in the black trails on the mountain.
• 40 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 46 ft • 243 •
If you combine them, these trails add up to nearly six miles and 1,300 feet of descending. They’re a great place to start for riders who are just getting into gravity-driven riding, but the rocks and flowy rollers that can be turned...
• 30 ★ 4.0 • 2,234 ft • 3 ft • 233 •
The trail begins with an off-camber on-and-off rock feature that sets the tone for the rest of the descent. If you forego the alternate line, be on the lookout for a tight and steep roll in into a gap drop.
• 50 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 31 ft • 215 •
At two miles, not only is this the longest sustained downhill on the mountain, but it’s also packed with off-camber rock gardens, challenging doubles and plenty of steep and twisty bits. You’ll also have to keep your eyes peeled for...
Ponca Mountain Bike Routes
2,234 ft • 9 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
This descent is technical and rocky, with optional drops and rock-slab rolls. Be sure to scout out the...
18 miles • 2,399 ft • 9 • Race •
Welcome to the 2026 AR Summer Shuttle Series! The Gravity Feed is excited to bring you shredders a proper...
Photos of Ponca Mountain Bike
Videos of Ponca Mountain Bike
trail: Skull Crusher
0:07 |
629 |
Jan 10, 2021
trail: Skull Crusher
0:09 |
638 |
Dec 18, 2019
trail: White Lightning
0:00 |
267 |
Nov 15, 2019
trail: Lower Buffalo River Run
25:20 |
204 |
Jun 13, 2023 , Ponca
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Buffalo River Run | Feb 22, 2026 @ 1:29pm (America/Chicago) Feb 22, 2026 | Unknown | rnoc3J3E | ||
| Upper Miner's Downhill | Oct 19, 2025 @ 9:17am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Oct 19, 2025 | Ideal | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| White Lightning | Oct 19, 2025 @ 9:17am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Oct 19, 2025 | Ideal | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| White Lightning Alt. Line | Oct 19, 2025 @ 9:17am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Oct 19, 2025 | Ideal | robbiethetrailtroll OORC | ||
| Upper Ponca Creek Connector | Dec 3, 2024 @ 5:55am Dec 3, 2024 | Dry | alece | ||
| Lower Buffalo River Run | Dec 3, 2024 @ 5:54am Dec 3, 2024 | Dry | alece | ||
| Mule Kicker | Dec 3, 2024 @ 5:54am Dec 3, 2024 | Dry | alece | ||
| Lower Miner's Downhill | Dec 3, 2024 @ 5:53am Dec 3, 2024 | Dry | alece | ||
| Skull Crusher | Aug 7, 2022 @ 7:01am Aug 7, 2022 | Dry | tbubier | ||
| Lower Ponca Creek Connector | Aug 7, 2022 @ 7:01am Aug 7, 2022 | Dry | tbubier |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deblayden | wishlist | region | activity #96727739 | Jun 11, 2026 @ 4:11am Jun 11, 2026 |
| lakeleatherwoodbikepark | add | event | activity #96292575 | Jun 5, 2026 @ 6:57am Jun 5, 2026 |
| supermario22 | update | route | activity #95664804 | May 27, 2026 @ 3:25pm May 27, 2026 |
| mcclelland2407 | wishlist | trail | activity #94497285 | May 11, 2026 @ 8:44am May 11, 2026 |
| supermario22 | update | route | activity #94093895 | May 5, 2026 @ 8:54am May 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | As I mentioned with the Lower… NOT an out... | Oct 1, 2022 @ 9:09pm Oct 1, 2022 | ||
| trail | Don’t make the mistake I made and climb... | Oct 1, 2022 @ 9:05pm Oct 1, 2022 | ||
| trail | Just rode this and was quite disappointed...... | Apr 19, 2022 @ 11:37am Apr 19, 2022 | ||
| trail | Had me gassed | Apr 5, 2022 @ 11:55am Apr 5, 2022 | ||
| trail | Chunky is the best way to describe it. Fun... | Aug 21, 2021 @ 6:14pm Aug 21, 2021 |
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Descent 10k Badge3 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 10 | 10 miles | 3,140 ft | 7 miles | 1,243 ft | #4,535 | #1,530 | 35 | 41 | 1 | 888 | |
| E-Bike | 8 | 8 miles | 2,395 ft | 6 miles | 1,243 ft | #7,386 | #2,226 | 38 | 84 | |||
| Hike | 1 | 2,707 ft | 138 ft | 1,867 ft | 138 ft | #15,797 | #5,798 | 28 | 2 | 224 | ||
| Trail Running | 1 | 2,707 ft | 138 ft | 1,867 ft | 138 ft | #15,455 | #5,602 | 28 | 2 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Ponca
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What are the best places to ride in Ponca?
Ponca has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ponca?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ponca are:
- White Lightning Alt. Line (4.3/5)
- Mule Kicker (4.2/5)
- Skull Crusher (4.1/5)
- Lower Miner's Downhill (4.1/5)
- Lower Buffalo River Run (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ponca?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Ponca are:
- August (8 activities)
- October (8 activities)
- November (6 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ponca?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Ponca. The most popular parking spots are:
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