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1,070 ft
Distance
-74 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
-75 ft
Altitude change
1,139 ft
Altitude min
1,214 ft
Altitude max
1,214 ft
Altitude start
1,138 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
843 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Mad Hatter (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blowing Springs
    Bella Vista, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6256 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5386 in E-Biking
    • #105400 in Trail Running
    • #89370 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2020

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Mad Hatter (Upper) is a highly rated 1,070 ft popular blue difficulty doubletrack trail located near Bella Vista Arkansas. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, bridge and jump. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

The trail itself is rated aMTB1x (no support needed with advanced features) but the exit may require assistance. Solo adaptive riders must exit using Woz Up to the south. Exiting using Through the Looking Glass via Woz Up to the north requires assistance.

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 14 miles avg distance
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        Directions to mad-hatter-upper trailhead (36.429650, -94.221160)

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        youtuber MTB Riding | Mad Hatter | Blowing Springs Park...
        2:37 | 278 | Jun 6, 2024 , Bella Vista
        Mad Hatter (Upper and Lower) 04/07/2023
        0:28 | 181 | Apr 14, 2023 , Bella Vista
        Mad Hatter with Mason Dekeyrel
        0:00 | 225 | Jan 14, 2023 , Bella Vista
        MTB FPV TRAIN CHASE | Mad Hatter Flow Check
        0:17 | 185 | Jan 14, 2023 , Bella Vista

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mad Hatter (Upper)

        Where is Mad Hatter (Upper) located?
        Mad Hatter (Upper) is located in Blowing Springs, Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Blowing Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.42965, -94.22116.
        How hard is Mad Hatter (Upper)?
        Mad Hatter (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Mad Hatter (Upper)?
        The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,139 ft to 1,214 ft.
        Is Mad Hatter (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Mad Hatter (Upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.

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