How to start hiking in Northwest Arkansas.
Back 40 · Bella Vista
Bella Vista Community Church to the Cave
Challenging Rock Obstacles
The route
The trail down to Bear Hollow Cave is extremely steep.
This route is part of the Back 40 trail system. Open the full turn-by-turn map, elevation profile, and offline download in Komoot.
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
Open trailhead in Google MapsParking Area
large, paved
Amenities
no restroom facilities
What to expect
Challenging routes like this one 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.
More routes from this trailhead
5 other routes start from Bella Vista Community Church.
Bella Vista Community Church to Pinion Creek Falls
3.13 mi · 225 ft gain · 72 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
Bella Vista Community Church to Cooper Chapel & Pinion Creek Falls
4.1 mi · 275 ft gain · 67 ft/mi · Lollipop · Bella Vista
Bella Vista Community Church to Pinion Creek Falls & Lookout+
4.87 mi · 325 ft gain · 67 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
Bella Vista Community Church to Cooper Chapel & Lookout
4.96 mi · 350 ft gain · 71 ft/mi · Lollipop · Bella Vista
Bella Vista Community Church to the Cave & Mildenhall
6.94 mi · 575 ft gain · 83 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
The trail down to Bear Hollow Cave is extremely steep.