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4.1 miles
Distance
732 ft
Climb
-540 ft
Descent
00:50:18
Avg time
193 ft
Altitude change
1,105 ft
Altitude min
1,332 ft
Altitude max
1,138 ft
Altitude start
1,332 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-28.1%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,936 ft
Distance flat
00:50:18
Avg time

Down Under Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little Sugar
    Bella Vista, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8530 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7741 in E-Biking
    • #98552 in Trail Running
    • #61830 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner

Includes some of the most difficult climbing found in Belle Vista.

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Year round riding and is the preferred area to ride when weather and conditions are questionable.

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  • 18 miles average
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  • 55 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 436 rides
  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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        Directions to down-under-242419 trailhead (36.419400, -94.234090)

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        DOWN UNDER 01/17/2023 (Full VR on Youtube)
        43:45 | 342 | Jan 30, 2023 , Bella Vista
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        15:14 | 908 | Apr 24, 2021 , Bella Vista
        Down Under Sampler
        3:51 | 965 | Jul 6, 2020 , Bella Vista

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Down Under

        Where is Down Under located?
        Down Under is located in Little Sugar, Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Little Sugar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.4194, -94.23409.
        How hard is Down Under?
        Down Under is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Down Under?
        Down Under has 732 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 540 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,105 ft to 1,332 ft.
        Is Down Under a point to point trail?
        Down Under is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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