Route

Back 40 · Bella Vista

Bella Vista Museum to It’ll Bluff Out South

Challenging

6.18Miles
450Feet of gain
73Feet per mile
Out & BackRoute type

The route

Trail system
Back 40
Distance
6.18 miles
Elevation gain
450 feet (73 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 Museum to It’ll Bluff Out South, a 6.2-mile challenging hike in Bella Vista, Arkansas

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Where to park

Parking area at Bella Vista Museum in Bella Vista, Arkansas - medium, paved

Where to park

Bella Vista Museum

Parking Note

The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 1–5 p.m. Please park somewhere else during those hours.

Address

Bella Vista Historical Museum, 1885 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714Google code is FQ64+J9P Bella Vista, AR

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Parking Area

medium, paved

Amenities

full restrooms available inside the museum when it's open.

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