Loraxe - Coler MTB Preserve

Loraxe — Green — Bentonville's Hidden Creek Loop

If you're looking for a green-rated trail near Coler MTB Preserve that offers something genuinely different from the preserve's main trail system, Loraxe is the trail most visitors never find. Tucked between Coler and the Applegate property — where Bike Fest is hosted each year — this 2.7-mile green loop winds through quiet wooded terrain along a creek corridor, crosses the creek on wooden boardwalk sections, and circles a small pond before returning to the trailhead.

It's one of the most peaceful and scenic easy rides in the Bentonville area, and one of the most underrated. The wooden boardwalk sections hug the creek edge and the pond with a character that feels purpose-built for the setting. The creek crossing adds just enough variety to keep things interesting without asking anything technically demanding from the rider.

The Bike Fest Connection

Loraxe sits directly between Coler and the Applegate property — which makes it one of the best options for anyone attending Bike Fest who wants to demo a new bike on real trail. Green-rated, accessible, and scenic enough to evaluate a bike comfortably without the pressure of technical terrain. It's right there and most people attending the event never think to ride it.

Perfect for Families and Beginners

The green rating, the wooded creek setting, and the absence of demanding features make Loraxe a natural choice for families with younger riders or anyone new to trail riding in Bentonville. The pond section is the highlight — calm, beautiful, and worth stopping to take in regardless of riding ability.

How to Find Loraxe Trail

The Loraxe trail is outside Coler MTB Preserve near the Applegate Property. To find it you will need to take the paved Applegate trail through the tunnel under NW 3rd Street away from Coler. You will have an additional tunnel that goes under SW 2nd Street towards the venue where Bike Fest is held. You will see a trail sign that will take you around the little pond. Enjoy

🎯 Why Ride Loraxe?

  • Green-rated 2.7-mile loop — scenic, peaceful, and genuinely family friendly

  • Wooden boardwalk sections along the creek edge and pond

  • Creek crossing adds variety without technical pressure

  • Located between Coler MTB Preserve and the annual Bike Fest venue

  • Perfect real-trail option for demo rides during Bike Fest

  • Dogs welcome on leash

🚴 Perfect For

  • Families with younger or newer riders

  • Beginners building trail confidence near Coler

  • Bike Fest attendees wanting real trail for demo rides

  • Riders extending a Coler day with a scenic easy loop

  • Anyone who wants a quiet wooded ride away from busier systems