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Greater Bentonville and Fayetteville

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Visiting Tips

Northwest Arkansas is hike-able almost all year. Snow and cold is possible Dec-Feb. Late April is the most pleasant time in the spring while October can be spectacular for fall colors.

Food & Drink

Between Bentonville and Fayetteville there are hundreds of options for food and libations.

Recommended:

Bike Rack Brewing - great for post-hike beers.

The Pedaler's Pub - pizza and beer. Plus, The they offer discounts for group rides leaving from the pub...

Press Room Coffee - Serving coffee and espresso as well as breakfast and lunch.

The Hive - you'll be surrounded by art in this unique southern dining experience. Located in the 21c Museum Hotel.

Other Activities

Both Bentonville and Fayetteville offer plenty of activities and culture outside of hiking.

Bentonville is home to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, a must-do for anyone visiting the area.

Fayetteville has numerous amenities including 4,000 acres of parks and more than 40 miles of paved trails. Other highlights include an award-winning farmer's market, the Walton Arts Center and the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks.

Recommended Routes in Greater Bentonville and Fayetteville - 1

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Intermediate

Tanyard Creek Loop

1.6 mi 2.6 km 142' Up 43.33 m Up 142' Down 43.28 m Down

Bella V…, AR

Greater Bentonville and Fayetteville Hiking

  • 220 Miles 354 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 73 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 54 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 12 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Areas Within Greater Bentonville and Fayetteville

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Trails in Greater Bentonville and Fayetteville - 138

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22.0 mi 35.4 km #1The Back 40 Loop
Intermediate/Difficult
Bella Vista, AR
Intermediate/Difficult
Bella Vista, AR
4.0 mi 6.5 km #2Blowing Springs Loop
Intermediate
Bella Vista, AR
Intermediate
Bella Vista, AR 11 
5.6 mi 9.0 km #3Lake Fayetteville Singletrack
Easy/Intermediate
Johnson, AR
Easy/Intermediate
Johnson, AR
7.8 mi 12.6 km #4Pigeon Roost Trail
Intermediate
Prairie Creek, AR
Intermediate
Prairie Creek, AR
1.4 mi 2.3 km #5Chinkapin Oak
Intermediate
Farmington, AR
Intermediate
Farmington, AR
0.6 mi 1.0 km #6Ozark Plateau Trail
Easy
Prairie Creek, AR
Easy
Prairie Creek, AR
38.9 mi 62.7 km #7Razorback Regional Greenway
Easy/Intermediate
Fayetteville, AR
Easy/Intermediate
Fayetteville, AR
0.5 mi 0.8 km #8Blowing Springs Greenway
Easy
Bella Vista, AR
Easy
Bella Vista, AR
2.5 mi 4.1 km #9Rupple Road Sidepath
Easy
Farmington, AR
Easy
Farmington, AR
2.8 mi 4.5 km #10Cato Springs Trail
Easy
Fayetteville, AR
Easy
Fayetteville, AR

Photos of Greater Bentonville and Fayetteville - 24

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Bridge alone the southern portion of the Back 40 Loop.
Oct 27, 2016 near Pea Ridge, AR
Hiking the trail.
Jul 24, 2018 near Bella V…, AR
This is the goat trail. The ledge to your right. Use caution and do not take children. There is plenty of room if you're cautious.
May 2, 2019 near Springdale, AR
New interpretive signs provide great insight into the Battle of Prairie Grove and bring to life the stories of those experienced the last major Civil War engagement in northwest Arkansas.
Sep 26, 2019 near Prairie…, AR
Beaver Lake Overlook.
Nov 14, 2019 near Prairie…, AR
Trailhead - blowing springs loop/low ride
Mar 29, 2020 near Bella V…, AR
Blowing Springs Loop - low ride creek
Mar 29, 2020 near Bella V…, AR
University of Arkansas in Autumn.
Nov 9, 2020 near Fayette…, AR