How to start hiking in Northwest Arkansas.
Route
Back 40 · Bella Vista
Moderate
The hardest parts of this route are four Moderate sections, 1.1 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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Power Station
Address
Power station, 9 Weybridge Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714Google code is FRG4+G5C Bella Vista, AR
Open trailhead in Google MapsParking Area
small, gravel
Amenities
no restroom facilities
Tap a trail to see a photo preview of the whole trail.
ModeratePower Station to Sister Ledges3.65 mi · 200 ft gain · 55 ft/mi · Out & Back
ChallengingPower Station to Double Ledges Loop5.08 mi · 325 ft gain · 64 ft/mi · Loop
ModeratePower Station to Taylor Homestead & SBAT Loop5.37 mi · 425 ft gain · 79 ft/mi · Loop
ChallengingPower Station to Double Ledges Lollipop5.75 mi · 350 ft gain · 61 ft/mi · Lollipop
ChallengingPower Station Loop South8.92 mi · 650 ft gain · 73 ft/mi · LoopFound 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