Trailblazers

Based in Bentonville, Trailblazers is a nonprofit community organization focused on trails, cycling, and active transportation across Northwest Arkansas. It designs and develops multi-use hard- and soft-surface trails for cycling, running, and walking, and has helped build the Oz Trails system, which includes more than 300 miles of trails. Its work also includes trail maintenance and design, community classes, and volunteer opportunities. The organization describes its approach as collaborating with cities, businesses, and other regional partners to develop infrastructure that connects communities. Trail users can find route options through a project by Friends of Arkansas Singletrack, with choices by riding style, location, distance, and wet-weather conditions. Trail issues can be reported to the organization, which also invites people to join its team.