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Cliffbrake (East Summit Trail)
Trail
1.6 mile
2.5 kilometer
point to point
98% Runnable
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
250'
76 m
Descent: -2' -1 m
High: 547' 167 m
Low: 299' 91 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 8% (4°)
Dogs
Off-leash
Weather
Unknown
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“Cliffbrake is a multi-use trail that provides access to the rest of the Rattlesnake Ridge trails.”
— Mitchell Allen
Features
Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife
Cliffbrake is a climbing-only trail for mountain bikers (bi-directional for runners) in order to reduce user conflicts. It is the main trail used by runners and climbers looking to access the upper climbing area and Rattlesnake Ridge proper and was not built for bicycles coming downhill. There is also a wet weather closure program in place at Rattlesnake Ridge.
One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.
Need to Know
There are no trash cans or bathrooms on site. Please pack out what you pack in. The closest amenities are about 1 mile away at Pinnacle Mountain State Park.
For more information on The Nature Conservancy of Arkansas and Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area please visit:
nature.org/en-us/about-us/w…
For more information on The Nature Conservancy of Arkansas and Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area please visit:
nature.org/en-us/about-us/w…
Description
Cliffbrake is a well-built trail that wanders slowly up the mountain, crossing many drainages and boulder fields. There are about 15 beautiful cedar bridges and boardwalks on this section of trail that help make the climb a little more manageable. The average slope of the climb is 3% with only a couple of steep spots that will make you huff and puff.
The trail goes back and forth between wider machine-cut singletrack and narrower hand-built singletrack. There are a few alternate lines, including a black diamond skinny that connects 4 large boulders.
Near the top of the mountain, you'll come to a junction where Diamondback takes off to the left. Beyond this junction, Cliffbrake is for runners only. If you would like to see the climbing area or the overlook, just take a short run up this trail through a cliff band.
The trail goes back and forth between wider machine-cut singletrack and narrower hand-built singletrack. There are a few alternate lines, including a black diamond skinny that connects 4 large boulders.
Near the top of the mountain, you'll come to a junction where Diamondback takes off to the left. Beyond this junction, Cliffbrake is for runners only. If you would like to see the climbing area or the overlook, just take a short run up this trail through a cliff band.
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Contacts
Land Manager: The Nature Conservancy, Arkansas
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