Black Apple Creek - Slaughter Pen
Black Apple Creek - Green
Located in Slaughter Pen Trails, Black Apple Creek is a scenic, green rated trail that offers one of the most relaxing and beginner friendly rides in Bentonville.
Starting from the Razorback Regional Greenway, the trail follows the natural path of Black Apple Creek, weaving through shaded corridors and gently rolling terrain. The consistent flow and minimal elevation change make it an ideal trail for riders looking to build confidence or simply enjoy a slower paced ride.
As you move along the creek, the surrounding tree cover provides welcome shade making this a go-to option on warmer days. The highlight of the trail is the tunnel that passes beneath the NW A Street and Tiger Blvd intersection. This cool, refreshing feature not only adds a bit of fun to the ride but also serves as a unique transition point within the trail system.
After the tunnel, you have will encounter a three way fork in the trail. Black Apple Creek continues through the center of Burns Arboretum crossing the creek a couple of times. There are two Burns Arboretum trails (North & South) to choose from or link them together to form a loop.
TIP: Burns Arboretum is a great place to cool off and recharge. Kids love looking for small crawfish in the creek.
Trail Features
Green-rated, beginner-friendly singletrack
Scenic creekside riding with consistent shade
Smooth flow with minimal elevation change
Tunnel under NW A Street & Tiger Blvd
Direct connection to Burns Arboretum
Easy access from the Razorback Greenway
Ideal for standalone rides or loop connections
Black Apple Creek Pictures
Black Apple Creek - Part 1 - Greenway to Tunnel
Black Apple Creek - Part 2 - Tunnel | Burns Arboretum
Black Apple Creek - Part 3 | 9th Street Trailhead Access Point
Take only pictures. Leave only memories. Bring the trails home.
Some trails don't end — they just keep calling you forward. This piece captures that feeling perfectly. Shot on the Black Apple Creek Trail in Bentonville's Slaughter Pen trail system, the winding path disappears beneath a cathedral canopy of towering trees, their shade turning a warm Arkansas afternoon into something cool, quiet, and endless.
Using a high-fidelity image trace technique applied to an original photograph taken on the trail, this is a one-of-a-kind art print — part illustration, part memory — transformed from a real moment on the dirt into something worthy of your wall.
Perfect for the hiker, trail runner, mountain biker, or anyone who's ever rounded a bend and felt like the woods go on forever.
What You'll Receive
Instant download of 5 high-resolution print-ready files sized to fit the most common frame and print formats:
2:3 ratio (fits 4×6, 8×12, 12×18, 16×24, 20×30)
3:4 ratio (fits 6×8, 9×12, 12×16, 18×24)
4:5 ratio (fits 4×5, 8×10, 16×20)
A1 Series (fits A4, A3, A2, A1 — great for international printing)
11×14 inches
All files are delivered as high-resolution digital downloads — no physical product will be shipped.
How to Print
Download your files and upload to any local or online print shop. Select your size, choose your finish, and hang it up.
About the "Bring the Trails Home" Series
Every piece in this collection starts on a real trail — a real ride, a real walk, a real moment. Original trail photos are transformed using an image trace process into clean, artistic prints that celebrate the natural beauty and trail culture of Northwest Arkansas. Made by someone who actually walks and rides these trails.
No refunds on digital downloads, but please reach out if you have any trouble with your files — I'll make it right.
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