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The Back 40

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42 mi 68 km of trail — 2 Featured Rides

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Terrific trail network recently built in part with a grant from the Walton Foundation. Many trail-building groups have contributed their designs, resulting in a varied experience. Something for everyone.

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Featured Rides in The Back 40 - 2

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Lion Around.

#1

22.2 mi 35.6 km
The Back 40 Loop - Compl…
 39
Bella Vista, AR
Big rock roof on the Bella Vista Spur.

#2

23.7 mi 38.2 km
The Slaughter Pen - Blow…
 29
Bentonville, AR

Trails in The Back 40 - 11

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4.0 mi 6.5 km
#1 Blowing Springs Loop
Bella Vista, AR
4.0 mi 6.5 km Bella Vista, AR
Minor Issues
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Muddy, Mostly Dry: Muddy in some shaded areas. Easy to avoid.
8 mins ago
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2.9 mi 4.6 km
#2 Flo Ride
Bella Vista, AR
2.9 mi 4.6 km Bella Vista, AR
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Muddy - North slopes are mud pits.
86 days ago
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3.0 mi 4.8 km
#3 The Ledges
Bella Vista, AR
3.0 mi 4.8 km Bella Vista, AR
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1.4 mi 2.3 km
#4 Summit School
Bella Vista, AR
1.4 mi 2.3 km Bella Vista, AR
Minor Issues
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Muddy - North slopes are mud pits.
86 days ago
5 
6.8 mi 10.9 km
#5 The Back 40 Loop - Segment 3: Blowing Springs to Hwy 340 (Libr…
Bella Vista, AR
6.8 mi 10.9 km Bella Vista, AR
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23 days ago
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6.8 mi 11.0 km
#6 The Back 40 Loop - Segment 1: East End of 340 to Library
Bella Vista, AR
6.8 mi 11.0 km Bella Vista, AR
All Clear
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23 days ago
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8.5 mi 13.7 km
#7 The Back 40 Loop - Segment 2: East End Of 340 to Blowing Springs
Bella Vista, AR
8.5 mi 13.7 km Bella Vista, AR
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1.7 mi 2.8 km
#8 Taylor Homestead
Bella Vista, AR
1.7 mi 2.8 km Bella Vista, AR
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2.4 mi 3.8 km
#9 SBAT
Bella Vista, AR
2.4 mi 3.8 km Bella Vista, AR
Minor Issues
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Muddy - North slopes are mud pits.
86 days ago
7 
2.8 mi 4.5 km
#10 Rago
Pea Ridge, AR
2.8 mi 4.5 km Pea Ridge, AR
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2.0 mi 3.2 km
#11 Pinyon Creek Trail
Bella Vista, AR
2.0 mi 3.2 km Bella Vista, AR
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Strava segment: O.G.G.R.

#1

Strava segment: O.G.G.R.
 6
Pea Ridge, AR
Lion Around.

#2

Lion Around.
 6
Pea Ridge, AR
Strava segment: O.G.G.R.

#3

Strava segment: O.G.G.R.
 7
Pea Ridge, AR
This is a video featuring myself and local shredder Charles Williams highlighting some of the more interesting features on the Flo Ride descent trail. Enjoy the janky hucks and sarcastic banter!

#4

This is a video featuring myself and local shre…
 8
Bella Vista, AR
Highlight video of Segment 3. This doesn't capture a lot of the scenery due to the scaled down view, but this is a very scenic part of the trail system, and the waterfall spillway bridge is a must see!

#5

Highlight video of Segment 3. This doesn't capt…
 8
Bella Vista, AR
Small rock drop near the Bluffs SE of Lake Ann. Get some speed up, because there's a rock on the landing to wreck rims!

#6

Small rock drop near the Bluffs SE of Lake Ann.…
 6
Bella Vista, AR
Riding past the lions. Strava segment: Lion Around

#7

Riding past the lions. Strava segment: Lion Around
 7
Pea Ridge, AR
Cruising the "Bluff Bridge" along Hwy 71. Great example of integrating wood with a limestone rock bluff. Incredible!

#8

Cruising the "Bluff Bridge" along Hwy 71. Grea…
 3
Bella Vista, AR

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