How to start hiking in Northwest Arkansas.
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.
1.96 mi · 200 ft gain · 102 ft/mi · Out & Back
2.44 mi · 250 ft gain · 102 ft/mi · Lollipop
This route includes several sections of stair steps.