Route

Back 40 · Bella Vista

Bella Vista Community Church to the Cave & Mildenhall

Challenging Rock Obstacles

6.94Miles
575Feet of gain
83Feet per mile
Out & BackRoute type

The route

The trail down to Bear Hollow Cave is extremely steep.

Trail system
Back 40
Distance
6.94 miles
Elevation gain
575 feet (83 feet per mile)
Shape
Out and back. You turn around at the far end and return the same way.
Surface
Natural surface the whole way
Difficulty
Challenging. A route is rated by its most difficult section. This route may include natural-surface trails that are often only 1 foot wide (or narrower) and have steep slopes with significant climbs and descents (15% grade or more). Frequent obstacles may include rocks and roots 15 inches high or taller. Hikers must have excellent stability. See examples of challenging trails
Route map for Bella Vista Community Church to the Cave & Mildenhall, a 6.9-mile challenging hike in Bella Vista, Arkansas

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Where to park

Parking area at Bella Vista Community Church in Bella Vista, Arkansas - large, paved

Where to park

Bella Vista Community Church

Address

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E Lancashire Blvd, Bella Vista, AR 72714Google code is FQH7+467 Bella Vista, AR

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Parking Area

large, paved

Amenities

no restroom facilities

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Bella Vista Community Church to the Cave

6.57 mi · 525 ft gain · 80 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista

Rock Obstacles

The trail down to Bear Hollow Cave is extremely steep.

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