Route

Crystal Bridges & Compton Gardens Trails · Bentonville

Crystal Bridges to Forest Trail

Paved

1.68Miles
100Feet of gain
60Feet per mile
LoopRoute type

The route

Distance
1.68 miles
Elevation gain
100 feet (60 feet per mile)
Shape
Loop. You finish where you started without retracing your steps.
Surface
Paved the whole way
Difficulty
Paved. A route is rated by its most difficult section. This route may include smooth, hard-surface paths that are typically 6 feet or more wide, with no rocks or roots to navigate. The slope of the trail can vary, with some being nearly flat and others having noticeable inclines and hills. See examples of paved trails
Route map for Crystal Bridges to Forest Trail, a 1.7-mile paved walk in Bentonville, Arkansas

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Where to park

Parking area at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas - large, paved

Where to park

Crystal Bridges Museum

Address

600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712Google code is 9QJW+9XR Bentonville, AR

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Parking Area

large, paved

Amenities

full restrooms in the museum when open

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Route map for Crystal Bridges to Tulip Tree & Compton, a 2.6-mile moderate hike in Bentonville, Arkansas

Crystal Bridges to Tulip Tree & Compton

2.62 mi · 150 ft gain · 57 ft/mi · Lollipop · Bentonville

There are a lot of stair and stone steps on this route.

Route map for Crystal Bridges to Compton, Greenway & Forest Trail, a 3.9-mile moderate hike in Bentonville, Arkansas

Crystal Bridges to Compton, Greenway & Forest Trail

3.9 mi · 250 ft gain · 64 ft/mi · Lollipop · Bentonville

There are a lot of stairs and stone steps on this route.

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