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Black Apple Creek - Slaughter Pen

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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.

I picture of the Black Apple Creek Trail in Slaughter pen showing the tree covered path riders take on this trail.

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

The creek crossing on the Black Apple Creek Trail in Slaughter Pen in Bentonville Arkansas.
A picture of the small pool of water and the waterfall in Burns Arboretum in Slaughter Pen.
A view of Black Apple Creek in Burns Arboretum.
A peaceful creek with stepped waterfalls and rocks in a wooded park during spring, with bare trees and a bike resting on the trail.

Black Apple Creek - Part 1 - Greenway to Tunnel

Black Apple Creek - Part 2 - Tunnel | Burns Arboretum

Digital Trail Art - Black Apple Creek