The 2024 total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, with parts of Arkansas in the path of totality! Here are some mountain bike trails from which you can enjoy the eclipse.
- Jasper: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
- Ponca: Buffalo Outdoor Center trails
- Hot Springs: Northwoods Trails
- Russellville: Mt. Nebo
- Little Rock (Little Rock is projected to experience three minutes of totality!)
- Conway: Tucker Creek
- Mountain View: Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail
- Arkadelphia: Iron Mountain Trail
Below are some gravel cycling-focused routes courtesy of Ozark Gravel Cyclists to view the eclipse.
- Oark Pie Loop (23 miles)
- Ponca Gravel (50 miles)
- Swain Song (53 miles)
- Dog Patch (61 miles)
- King Pin (100 miles)
REMEMBER: do not look directly at the sun. Learn about safety tips and protocols here.
TIP: Depending on your viewing location, you’ll want to be ready with glasses as early as 12:30 p.m. on Monday. Use the orange slider on this webpage to estimate the time of totality.
Additional resources:
- Find more information about the eclipse on NASA’s website.
- Info on events throughout Arkansas related to the eclipse can be found here.
