How to start hiking in Northwest Arkansas.
Little Sugar · Bella Vista
Scotsdale to Technical Difficulty+
Challenging
The route
This route is part of the Little Sugar trail system. Open the full turn-by-turn map, elevation profile, and offline download in Komoot.
Where to park
Scotsdale Trailhead
Address
Little Sugar Trails Trailhead - Scotsdale Dr, Cullen Hills Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715Google code is FPQ2+4W 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
7 other routes start from Scotsdale Trailhead.
Scotsdale to the Bridge
2.19 mi · 125 ft gain · 57 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
Scotsdale to Technical Difficulty
3.38 mi · 175 ft gain · 52 ft/mi · Lollipop · Bella Vista
Scotsdale to Scalloway
3.72 mi · 350 ft gain · 94 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
Scotsdale to Forest Hills
4.44 mi · 325 ft gain · 73 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
Scotsdale to Sherlock
5.37 mi · 500 ft gain · 93 ft/mi · Out & Back · Bella Vista
Scotsdale to Technical Difficulty & Tunnel Vision
5.8 mi · 400 ft gain · 69 ft/mi · Lollipop · Bella Vista