Compton Gardens Trailhead

Parking for Crystal Bridges & Compton Gardens Trails · Bentonville, AR

Compton Gardens is a 7-acre native plant garden and arboretum in downtown Bentonville, named for Dr. Neil Compton, who helped make the Buffalo River the first national river. It’s free, and its paved paths connect to the Crystal Bridges trails. Both routes from here are paved, about 2 to 2.5 miles.

Where to Park

Parking area at Compton Gardens Trailhead in Bentonville, Arkansas - small, paved

Address

308 N Main St, Bentonville, AR 72712 (Or type 9QGR+FG4 Bentonville, AR directly into Google Maps.)

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Parking Area

small, paved

Amenities

no restroom facilities

Routes From This Trailhead

2 routes start here, listed shortest first.

Route map for Compton Gardens to Cub Circle, a 2-mile paved walk in Bentonville, Arkansas

Compton Gardens to Cub Circle

1.96 mi · 200 ft gain · 102 ft/mi · Out & Back

Route map for Compton Gardens to Greenway & Crystal Bridges, a 2.4-mile paved walk in Bentonville, Arkansas

Compton Gardens to Greenway & Crystal Bridges

2.44 mi · 250 ft gain · 102 ft/mi · Lollipop

This route includes several sections of stair steps.