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1,339 ft
Distance
-140 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
-141 ft
Altitude change
1,096 ft
Altitude min
1,237 ft
Altitude max
1,237 ft
Altitude start
1,096 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-26.2%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
1,237 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:04:37
Avg time
Dragon Scales Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSlaughter Pen Trails
Bentonville, Arkansas -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
- Downhill Only for Trail Running
- Downhill Only for Hiking
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Rock Garden
Not suggested for Hard Tails this is one Chunky Downhill but it's fast and requires fast reflexes this is one jump about two thirds of the way down that will land you right into a berm. It's fine but will make you go white knuckled if you don't expect it.
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aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Suspension and clearance recommended
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 14 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 394 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 23, 2026
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Directions to dragon-scales trailhead
(36.404900, -94.200090)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dragon Scales
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Where is Dragon Scales located?
Dragon Scales is located in Slaughter Pen Trails, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Slaughter Pen Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.4049, -94.20009.
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How hard is Dragon Scales?
Dragon Scales is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Dragon Scales?
The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,096 ft to 1,237 ft.
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Is Dragon Scales a point to point trail?
Yes, Dragon Scales is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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