How to start hiking in Northwest Arkansas.
Route
Back 40 · Bella Vista
Moderate
The hardest parts of this route are four Moderate sections, 2.1 mi in all.
A section is the stretch of trail between two junctions. Each section is rated by its hardest spot, so a Challenging section may be mostly easy walking with only a few feet of steep or rocky ground.
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Lake Ann Trailhead
Address
Back 40 Trails, 1 Wem Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72714Google code is FQGQ+94Q Bella Vista, AR
Open trailhead in Google MapsParking Area
medium, paved
Amenities
portable toilet
Tap a trail to see a photo preview of the whole trail.
ModerateLake Ann to Pinyon & Brittany Dam2.23 mi · 150 ft gain · 67 ft/mi · Out & Back
ModerateLake Ann to Flo Ride3.13 mi · 350 ft gain · 112 ft/mi · Out & Back
ModerateLake Ann to Summit School3.25 mi · 325 ft gain · 100 ft/mi · Out & Back
ModerateLake Ann to Summit School & B403.95 mi · 350 ft gain · 89 ft/mi · Out & BackFound a trail closed?
Yes, report a closureTrailblazers takes trail reports for Bella Vista and Bentonville. They fix the trails they maintain and send the rest to the right trail manager. Text them the trail name and what you found, with a photo if you have one.
Text 479-231-1365