Annual Ozark Mountain Bike Festival
Since 1989, Devil’s Den State Park has been celebrated as the birthplace of Arkansas Mountain Biking at this yearly gathering! This event is a family-friendly day of exploring the park's Monument Trails and making memories.
*This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and Ozark Off-Road Cyclists (OORC).
Friday, April 3
7:30 p.m. Annual Night Ride
Fossil Flats Trailhead near campsite 15
Join Logan Chambers, Ian Anderson, and Mike Biondi for the annual Devil’s Den night ride and a once-a-year experience as the trails usually close at dark!
Speed: beginner to intermediate; Distance: 6 miles
Note: all riders must have two light sources, and please use good judgment if considering taking children.
Saturday, April 4
9:30 a.m. Twelve Miles of Monument with OORC
Devil’s Racetrack Trailhead and Campground Parking Lot
Join Kevin Cox and Jonathan Shaver for the 5th annual ride, where you will traverse the entire outer loop, including the downhill trail, sparky. The ride is scenic and challenging, offering an inspiring morning adventure.
Speed: intermediate; Distance: 12 miles
Start: Devil’s Racetrack Trailhead and Campground Parking Lot; End: Campground a
10:30 a.m. Annual Ladies Ride Track
Fossil Flats Trailhead Near Campsite 15
Join 2025 ozark doom women’s winner natalie peet aka ‘the nat daddy’ and seasoned mountain bikers holly anderson and crystal cox for our annual ladies only ride. Ask questions; these knowledgeable cycling enthusiasts will gladly help you improve your biking skills.
Speed: beginner to intermediate; Distance: 6 miles
Start & end: Fossil Flats Trailhead near Campsite 15
11:00 a.m. Beginner Riders Workshop
Fossil Flats Trailhead Near Campsite 15
Join NICA coaches and mountain bike patrol members HB Fink and Steve Pereira, along with veteran mountain biker Bob Cable, as they focus on riders’ basic bike handling skills and techniques for ascending and descending while navigating rugged terrain.
Speed: beginner to intermediate
Distance: 4+ miles
Start & end: Fossil Flats Trailhead near campsite 15.
12:30 a.m. Lee Creek Shennanigans
Lee Creek Crossing
The ‘big splash’ is back! We’ll take a mid-day break with spectator-friendly mountain bike competitions featuring the lee creek water crossing, including a “cannonball” big splash contest! A costume will get you extra points.
1:30 p.m. Past, Present, Pedal
Fossil Flats Trailhead Near Campsite 15
Join Steve Schneider and Logan Chambers on a mountain bike ride consisting of the monument trails and historic fossil flats. This ride will include the gold brick, devil’s racetrack, dollar-a-day, and racer’s hill.
Speed: beginner to intermediate; Distance: 7 miles
Start & End: Fossil Flats Trailhead near campsite 15
2:00 p.m. Kids Skills Clinic
Campsite 14
Develop your cycling skills with crystal and kevin cox on our beginner-friendly obstacle course with skinnies, teeter-totters, and most importantly, a guided ride!
Start & end: campsite 14
*Note: be sure to thank the Carroll brothers for the toys
2:30 p.m. Intermediate Group Ride
Fossil Flats Trailhead Near Campsite 15
Join Bob Cable and Chris Lindsay for this brisk group ride on portions of hwy. 74 and fossil flats, including the day’s longest descent, ascent, and mileage.
Speed: intermediate; Distance:15 miles
Start & End: Fossil Flats Trailhead near campsite 15
4:00 p.m. “The Hall/west/Hawkins Memorial” Poker Fun
Fossil Flats Trailhead Near Campsite 15
Join Bekah, Nick, and the crew as we conclude the day with a family-friendly ride to four different stops, collecting cards to build a poker hand. The poker run is in honor of those members of the mountain bike community who left us. So, take your cards to the cookout at 7 p.m., where the best hands will win sweet swag!
Speed: beginner; Distance: 3 miles
Start & end: Fossil Flats Trailhead near campsite 15
7:00 p.m. The 37th Annual Ozark Mountain Bike Festival Cookout
Lee Creek Pavilion
Celebrate the 37th annual mountain bike festival with longtime chef Darrel Cox, who will be firing up the grill for dinner, and while you eat, Brannon pack of experience Fayetteville will present a screening of impossible route. As always, we’ll be making homemade ice cream. So, bring your cards from the poker run to claim your swag! Also, find David Vansandt to participate in the infamous bike toss!
Sunday, April 5
10:00 a.m. Lake Fort Smith State Park
Lake Fort Smith State Park Visitor Center Parking Lot
Meet Shawn Griffith to explore the park’s mountain bike trails.
Speed: intermediate; Distance:10 miles
Remember: the monument trails include some challenging sections; the fossil flats terrain is rolling and rocky, with two creek crossings. Riders are considered “no drop” unless specified. Please select rides appropriate for your skill level.
Helmets are required for all participants.