How to start hiking in Northwest Arkansas.
Route
Back 40 · Bella Vista
Pinion Creek Falls to Trafalgar
Challenging
The hardest part of this route is one Challenging section, 0.3 mi long.
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.
Point to a color in the bar, or tap it, to see its sections on the trail map.
The route
Pinion Creek Falls is right next to the trailhead.
- Trail system
- Back 40
- Trailhead
- Pinion Creek Falls Trailhead
- Distance
- 1.69 miles
- Elevation gain
- 100 feet (59 feet per mile)
- Shape
- Out and back. You turn around at the far end and return the same way.
- Surface
- Mostly natural surface, with some paved sections
- Difficulty
- Challenging. A route is rated by its most difficult section. Routes marked CHALLENGING have at least one section with rocks or roots packed so closely, or set at such an angle, that there's no flat place to set your foot; rocks a foot high or more that take a big step up to climb over; obstacles so frequent that you have to watch every step; or very steep stretches of trail. These sections are often short, but they call for steady footing and close attention. See examples of challenging trails
Start hiking
Navigate with Komoot
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Komoot shows the turn-by-turn route, the elevation profile, and your spot on the trail. A free account is all you need, and you can download the route to use without cell service. New to Komoot? See how it works.
- Open the route in Komoot.
- Tap the three dots at the top right, then Download GPX file.
- Open the file in your favorite hiking app, like Trailforks, AllTrails, Gaia GPS, or Garmin Connect.
Where to park
Where to park
Pinion Creek Falls Trailhead
Parking Note
Parking is not allowed on the dam. Park in the gravel pull-off at the trailhead and walk to the far end if you need the portable toilet.
Address
Pinion Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714Google code is FQF8+32R Bella Vista, AR
Open trailhead in Google MapsParking Area
small, gravel pull-off
Amenities
no restroom facilities; a portable toilet is available on top of the dam at the far end.
Trails You’ll Hike
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ModeratePinion Creek Falls to Trafalgar on Back 401.65 mi · 50 ft gain · 30 ft/mi · Out & Back
ModeratePinion Creek Falls to Lancashire1.94 mi · 175 ft gain · 90 ft/mi · Out & Back
ModeratePinion Creek Falls to Bella Vista Community Church3.18 mi · 225 ft gain · 71 ft/mi · Out & Back
ChallengingPinion Creek Falls to It’ll Bluff Out Lollipop3.19 mi · 200 ft gain · 63 ft/mi · Lollipop
ModeratePinion Creek Falls to Back 40 & Tip of the Spear5.38 mi · 425 ft gain · 79 ft/mi · Lollipop
ChallengingPinion Creek Falls to Tip of the Spear5.42 mi · 475 ft gain · 88 ft/mi · Lollipop