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- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- E-Bike
7 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
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Caution as of Mar 30, 2026
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- Trails (view details)
- 15
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- 15
- Trails E-Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,770 ft
- Total Vertical
- 821 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,289 ft
- Reports
- 44
- Photos
- 47
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- 1,150
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Arkansas's and Oklahoma's Ouachita Trail Is Pure Mountain Magic
Jan 14, 2022 from backpacker.com
Two thru-hikers find unexpected trail magic on one of America's lesser-known thru-hikes.
Popular Tompkins Bend Mountain Biking Trails
• 40 ★ 3.4 • 9 miles • 828 ft • 174 •
Lots of good views and fairly flowy a few more climbs than the tompki bend loop they make a good pair
• 40 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 58 ft • 107 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 161 ft • 98 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 2,093 ft • 65 ft • 91 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 20 ★ 4.0 • 1,660 ft • 55 ft • 78 •
Little connector if you want to loop the Tompkins Bend section again or cut it off.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 2,782 ft • 17 ft • 74 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 1,614 ft • 37 ft • 62 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 25 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 763 ft • 57 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour25 minutes to complete this trail.
Tompkins Bend Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 37 miles • 4,311 ft • 7 • Point to Point •
The entire Lake Ouachita Vista (LOViT) trail travelling west and making all the connections between the...
★ 3.0 • 37 miles • 4,196 ft • 6 •
• 18 miles • 2,364 ft • 4 •
• 14 miles • 1,357 ft • 5 •
• 3 miles • 295 ft • 1 •
Photos of Tompkins Bend Mountain Bike
Videos of Tompkins Bend Mountain Bike
trail: Lake Ouachita Vista (S1)
4:34 |
268 |
Oct 12, 2018
trail: Lake Ouachita Vista (S6)
2:22 |
763 |
Jun 3, 2021 , Hot Springs
trail: Charlton
6:08 |
392 |
Jan 3, 2020 , Hot Springs
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ouachita Vista (S6) | Mar 30, 2026 @ 9:56am (America/Chicago) Mar 30, 2026 | Dry | nrbentle | ||
| Lake Ouachita Vista (S1) | Sep 17, 2025 @ 6:36am (America/Indiana/Vincennes) Sep 17, 2025 | Dry | Statmonkey2360 | ||
| Tompkins Bend Cutoff | Sep 10, 2025 @ 6:32am Sep 10, 2025 | Ideal | Statmonkey2360 | ||
| Charlton | Apr 23, 2025 @ 4:54am Apr 23, 2025 | Unknown | glynhanmer | ||
| Lake Ouachita Vista (S3) | Apr 23, 2025 @ 4:54am Apr 23, 2025 | Dry | glynhanmer | ||
| Lake Ouachita Vista (S2) | Feb 27, 2024 @ 4:16am Feb 27, 2024 | Ideal | tballoun1 OORC RV | ||
| Lake Ouachita Vista (S4) | Feb 27, 2024 @ 4:16am Feb 27, 2024 | Ideal | tballoun1 OORC RV | ||
| Lake Ouachita Vista (S5) | Feb 27, 2024 @ 4:16am Feb 27, 2024 | Ideal | tballoun1 OORC RV | ||
| Lake Ouachita Vista Loop Access | May 28, 2023 @ 10:19am May 28, 2023 | Dry | gmni21 | ||
| Sunset Vista | Nov 18, 2022 @ 10:33am Nov 18, 2022 | Dry | DyoungEX8 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36TjYH | wishlist | trail | activity #97083749 and 1 more | Jun 15, 2026 @ 7:47pm Jun 15, 2026 |
| fej313 | wishlist | route | activity #96159011 | Jun 3, 2026 @ 8:52am Jun 3, 2026 |
| davidjmoney | wishlist | region | activity #95082727 | May 19, 2026 @ 7:19pm May 19, 2026 |
| meghankilkelly | wishlist | route | activity #92185445 | Apr 8, 2026 @ 8:15am Apr 8, 2026 |
| nrbentle | add | report | activity #91585943 | Mar 30, 2026 @ 7:56am Mar 30, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Rode this 3/28/26. There is an active... | Mar 30, 2026 @ 7:54am Mar 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | An inland part of the vista trail, gorgeous... | Apr 22, 2025 @ 12:09pm Apr 22, 2025 | ||
| trail | East to West this is honestly probably great... | Apr 22, 2025 @ 12:06pm Apr 22, 2025 | ||
| trail | Ridden after a few wet weeks of spring storms... | Apr 21, 2025 @ 7:47pm Apr 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | Did west to east from pipe springs. Once you... | Jun 4, 2023 @ 12:52pm Jun 4, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwoods Trails | 21 | 28 | 3 | 15.2 km | |
| Hot Springs Village Trails | 18.1 km | ||||
| Iron Mountain | 1 | 8 | 25.8 km |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Creek Park | skill park | Hot Springs |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 15 | 41 miles | 4,770 ft | 18 miles | 820 ft | #5,118 | #1,853 | 47 | 44 | 3 | 820 | |
| E-Bike | 7 | 8 miles | 843 ft | 3 miles | 709 ft | #6,688 | #1,917 | 26 | 37 | |||
| Hike | 15 | 41 miles | 4,770 ft | 18 miles | 820 ft | #5,688 | #2,046 | 44 | 83 | |||
| Trail Running | 15 | 41 miles | 4,770 ft | 18 miles | 820 ft | #4,862 | #1,433 | 44 | 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Tompkins Bend
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Tompkins Bend?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Tompkins Bend are:
- Lake Ouachita Vista (S6) (4.3/5)
- Tompkins Bend Cutoff (4/5)
- Lake Ouachita Vista (S3) (4/5)
- Lake Ouachita Vista (S2) (4/5)
- Lake Ouachita Vista (S1) (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Tompkins Bend?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Tompkins Bend are:
- July (14 activities)
- May (11 activities)
- April (9 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Tompkins Bend?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Tompkins Bend. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Tompkins Bend?
The longest trail in Tompkins Bend is Lake Ouachita Vista (S6) at 18.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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