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Bella Vista · ~40 miles

The Back 40

A true backcountry loop through Bella Vista's wooded hollows — creek crossings, bluff lines, and long stretches where it's just you and the Ozarks.

Green → Blackxcbackcountry

Ride — Likely Dry

0mm of rain in 72h and this system drains moderately. All systems →

The overview

Trailhead-area pin, approximate. Navigation and trail lines live with the pros:

Highlights

  • The full Back 40 loop as an all-day ride
  • Grinding climbs and fast descents
  • The Wonderland zone

Logistics

Distance:
OZ Trails: a 21-mile Back 40 loop within about 40 miles of trail (its index says a 25-mile loop).
Parking:
Lake Ann Trailhead is the main hub.
Know before you go:
Class 1 e-bikes are allowed on Bella Vista trails (city FAQ). Trails open 5 AM–10 PM.

Near the trail

The ride around the ride — pre-ride coffee, post-ride food, and the local bike economy. Auto-fed as the directory grows.

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    From the dirt

    Rider reports from the last 72 hours — the model says likely dry, the dirt gets the last word.

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