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Coler Preserve · Bentonville

Coler South to Full Esthers

Moderate

4.18Miles
250Feet of gain
60Feet per mile
LoopRoute type
ModerateDifficulty mix

The hardest parts of this route are 24 Moderate sections, 4.0 mi in all.

Paved
Moderate
Paved5 sections · 440 ft
Moderate24 sections · 4.0 mi

A section is the stretch of trail between two junctions. Each section is rated by its hardest spot, so a Challenging section may be mostly easy walking with only a few feet of steep or rocky ground.

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The route

Trail system
Coler Preserve
Trailhead
Coler South
Distance
4.18 miles
Elevation gain
250 feet (60 feet per mile)
Shape
Loop. You finish where you started without retracing your steps.
Surface
Mostly natural surface, with some paved sections
Difficulty
Moderate. A route is rated by its most difficult section. Routes marked MODERATE have at least one section where the trail gets narrower, the edge drops off to one side, or a rock or root now and then means stepping over it. You can still find flat footing for most steps, but you'll want to keep an eye on the trail ahead. See examples of moderate trails
Route map for Coler South to Full Esthers, a 4.2-mile easy hike in Bentonville, Arkansas

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Where to park

Parking area at Coler South in Bentonville, Arkansas - large, paved

Where to park

Coler South

Address

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve South Gateway, 304 Applegate Trail, Bentonville, AR 72712Google code is 9QG7+JC6 Bentonville, AR

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Parking Area

large, paved

Amenities

full restrooms

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More routes from this trailhead

15 other routes start from Coler South

2–4 miles (7)
ModerateColer South to Lor-Axe West2.2 mi · 100 ft gain · 45 ft/mi · LollipopModerateColer South to Lor-Axe South2.26 mi · 100 ft gain · 44 ft/mi · LollipopPavedColer South to Coler North2.99 mi · 75 ft gain · 25 ft/mi · Out & BackModerateColer South to Lor-Axe South & Good Vibrations3.72 mi · 150 ft gain · 40 ft/mi · LollipopChallengingColer South to Here’s Johnny & Copperhead3.84 mi · 225 ft gain · 59 ft/mi · LoopModerateColer South to Esther’s Loop3.93 mi · 225 ft gain · 57 ft/mi · LoopModerateColer South to Lor-Axe West & South3.97 mi · 175 ft gain · 44 ft/mi · Lollipop
4–6 miles (4)
ChallengingColer South to Here’s Johnny, Copperhead & Oscar’s4.6 mi · 300 ft gain · 65 ft/mi · LoopPavedColer South to Full Applegate4.95 mi · 200 ft gain · 40 ft/mi · Out & BackChallengingColer South to Lor-Axe, Oscar’s & Copperhead5.69 mi · 300 ft gain · 53 ft/miChallengingColer South to Oscar’s, Esther’s & Here’s Johnny5.79 mi · 350 ft gain · 60 ft/mi · Loop
6–8 miles (2)
ChallengingColer South to Full Esthers, Oscars & Copperhead6.19 mi · 375 ft gain · 61 ft/mi · LoopChallengingColer South Loop7.59 mi · 425 ft gain · 56 ft/mi · Loop
8–10 miles (2)
ChallengingColer South to Lor-Axe, Oscar’s, Copperhead & Here’s Johnny8.91 mi · 475 ft gain · 53 ft/miChallengingColer South to Oscar’s, Copperhead & Esther’s9.99 mi · 525 ft gain · 53 ft/mi · Loop

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