Route

Back 40 · Bella Vista

Metfield to Blowing Springs

Paved

6.02Miles
275Feet of gain
46Feet per mile
Out & BackRoute type

The route

Trail system
Back 40
Distance
6.02 miles
Elevation gain
275 feet (46 feet per mile)
Shape
Out and back. You turn around at the far end and return the same way.
Surface
Mostly paved, with some natural surface sections
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 Metfield to Blowing Springs, a 6-mile paved walk in Bella Vista, Arkansas

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Where to park

Parking area at Metfield Skills Park in Bella Vista, Arkansas - large, paved

Where to park

Metfield Skills Park

Address

Metfield Skills Park, 49 Commonwealth Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714Google code is FR43+822 Bella Vista, AR

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Parking Area

large, paved

Amenities

full restrooms

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