How to start hiking in Northwest Arkansas.
Back 40 · Bella Vista
Snowbird Double-Ear Loop
Moderate
The route
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
Snowbird Trailhead
Address
Snowbird Trailhead, E McNelly Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714Google code is CRR4+4H2 Bella Vista, AR
Open trailhead in Google MapsParking Area
small, gravel
Amenities
no restroom facilities
What to expect
Moderate routes like this one include natural-surface trails that are often about 2 feet wide. The trails can have moderate slopes/inclines, with some sections being quite steep. Obstacles may include rocks and roots up to about 8 inches high, so hikers should have good stability.
More routes from this trailhead
5 other routes start from Snowbird Trailhead.
Snowbird
1.53 mi · 75 ft gain · 49 ft/mi · Loop · Bella Vista
Snowbird to Back 40
4.93 mi · 300 ft gain · 61 ft/mi · Lollipop · Bella Vista
Snowbird to Happy Hour Loop
5.82 mi · 300 ft gain · 52 ft/mi · Lollipop · Bella Vista
Snowbird Loop & Happy Hour Loop
6.52 mi · 350 ft gain · 54 ft/mi · Loop · Bella Vista
Snowbird Mega Loop
14.1 mi · 1025 ft gain · 73 ft/mi · Loop · Bella Vista