New to hiking in Northwest Arkansas? Start here.
Everything you need for your first hike, from where to park to which trail to pick, for Bella Vista and Bentonville.
See which trails are good to hike.
Our trail map shows every trail in Bella Vista and Bentonville, colored by whether you can hike it. Blue trails are shared with bikes and green trails are foot traffic only—both are good to hike. Red means don’t hike. Tap any trail to see how long it is and its photos.
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2 cities. 200+ miles of incredible hiking.
Where to park
47 trailheads on an interactive map, with parking, directions, and what’s there.
The Beginner’s Guide
52 short hikes—all under three miles—take you from your first easy walk on pavement all the way to our most challenging trails. Start where you’re comfortable, check off hikes as you finish them, and move up when it feels easy.
Start the Beginner’s Guide →Hiking guides for our trails.
What we’ve learned about hiking in Northwest Arkansas, from what to wear to what to do about ticks.
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