Riding here
Hot Springs is a small park wrapped around a city. Cyclists are welcome on all its paved roads, including the steady climbs up North Mountain and West Mountain, and the Pullman Trail mountain bike park is about a mile from the visitor center. Finish with a soak on Bathhouse Row.
Where you can ride
Any paved road in the park, plus the Pullman Trail, the only authorized bike trail listed by the park.
Where you can't
No bikes on the Grand Promenade or the sidewalk in front of Bathhouse Row.
Rides
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Hot Springs Mountain and North Mountain roads
- Road
- Paved
- Moderate
Steady climbs with moderate traffic to overlooks above the town.
Start: Bathhouse Row / visitor center
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Pullman Trail
- Mountain bike
- Singletrack and bike park
- Moderate
The city's trailhead and bike park, reached by a short road ride from downtown.
Start: End of Pullman Ave (1.3 miles from the visitor center via Central and Park avenues)
When to go
Spring and fall; summer is hot and humid.
Safety
Expect steep grades and traffic on the mountain roads.
E-bikes
E-bikes are allowed wherever regular bikes are; using the motor without pedaling is barred where cars can't go.
Fees
No entrance fee.
Rentals, tours and shuttles
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Your bike shop hereSample listing
This spot is for one rental shop, guide service or shuttle near Hot Springs: your name, what you offer, and a link straight to your booking page, at the top of this section.
Feature your shop on this page, free until spring 2027
Run a shop near Hot Springs? Add it here.
Sources
Checked November 2026 against these sources. Rules, closures and fees change; confirm with the park before you ride.
Edited by David Bussell. Spot something out of date? Tell us.