Mother Necessity - Handcut Hollow

Mother Necessity - Green

Every great lap session needs a way back to the top. At Handcut Hollow, that's Mother Necessity.

This green-rated singletrack is the return trail that connects the bottom of the downhill hub back to the top — and it's as essential to the Handcut Hollow experience as any of the gravity lines it feeds. Without Mother Necessity, there's no next lap. Without Mother Necessity, there's no "one more run." It's the trail that keeps the whole hub turning.

Winding 2,589 feet through the natural terrain of northeast Bentonville, Mother Necessity is pure hand-cut Ozark singletrack. It doubles as a gentle green descent for riders who want a mellow way down the mountain, making it one of the most versatile trails in the system. The climb isn't a grind — it's part of the experience, giving you just enough time to catch your breath, replay your last run, and decide which line you're dropping into next.

Lap Interplanet Janet. Climb Mother Necessity. Repeat.

Perfect For:

  • Returning to the hub between downhill laps

  • New riders looking for a green-rated descent option

  • E-bike riders making quick, efficient climbs back to the top

  • Hikers and trail runners exploring Handcut Hollow

  • First-timers learning how the hub system flows

Mother Necessity won't be the trail you brag about. It'll be the one you quietly depend on every single ride.

Trail Details: 📍 Location: Handcut Hollow – Northeast Bentonville, AR 🟢 Difficulty: Green / Beginner ⬆️ Style: Return Climb / Green Descent / Hand-Cut Si

An image of one of the rocky parts of Mother Necessity a return trail in Handcut Hollow