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Tower Trailhead
Parking for Back 40 · Bella Vista, AR
Tower Trailhead is a small gravel lot on the Back 40 in Bella Vista, with no restrooms. Every route from here is rated moderate, from about 2.6 to 6.5 miles.
Where to Park
Address
Parking lot on south side water tower, 4 Kirton Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72714 (Or type FRR6+XQ7 Bella Vista, AR directly into Google Maps.)
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small, gravel
Amenities
no restroom facilities
Tower Loop
2.58 mi · 225 ft gain · 87 ft/mi · Loop
Some of this loop requires walking on the grass next to Bethnal Road, not on a defined trail. It does not require you to be immediately next to the road, but you may be walking through taller grass depending on the season, and perhaps needing to cross the road at times to get to better terrain.
Tower to Back 40
3.28 mi · 250 ft gain · 76 ft/mi · Out & Back
Tower South Loop
6.51 mi · 525 ft gain · 81 ft/mi · Loop
Some of this loop requires walking on the grass next to Bethnal Road, not on a defined trail. It does not require you to be immediately next to the road, but you may be walking through taller grass depending on the season, and perhaps needing to cross the road at times to get to better terrain.