more stats
5.7 miles
Distance
764 ft
Climb
-682 ft
Descent
02:46:02
Avg time
81 ft
Altitude change
1,006 ft
Altitude min
1,257 ft
Altitude max
1,031 ft
Altitude start
1,112 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-38%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,488 ft
Distance flat
02:46:02
Avg time

The Back 40 (Zone 4) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Back 40
    Bella Vista, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35471 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4653 in E-Biking
    • #36417 in Trail Running
    • #62913 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    The City of Bella Vista

Back 40 Zone 4 is a blue trail with several rock and root features that spans the distance between Pinion Creek Falls and Blowing Springs Park

source: Oz Trails
Trail Supporters
  • past supporters

  • Progressive Trail Design
    2016
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 29 miles average
6 Months
  • 105 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
All
  • 273 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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The Back 40 (Zone 4) Trail Reports

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Sep 7, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/Chicago)
Sep 7, 2026
Not approved
leaning tree. not sure if it needs attention. not sure if I picked the right section of b40
Sep 1, 2026 @ 4:53pm (America/Chicago)
Sep 1, 2026
 Tree down
Aug 16, 2026 @ 11:18am (America/Chicago)
Aug 16, 2026
 Sister incarnation, tree down around the corner, can pass under it, but it's in a turn and easy to crash into.
Aug 12, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Chicago)
Aug 12, 2026
Not approved
Aug 7, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/Chicago)
Aug 7, 2026
Rejected
We have a sizeable tree down on the trail, but I don’t know how to tell you where it is.
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on Sep 1, 2026
Avg: 4.07 (37 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1:12:47 | 449 | May 28, 2023 , Bella Vista

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      433
      Back 40 Shorter Loop
      ★ 2.0 • 11 miles • 1,014 ft • 50 • Loop •
      Built as a way to track a shorter loop of the Back 40 with a little bit of the jump line on Mulligan and Rago
      397
      Out in the Back Small Loop
      7 miles • 709 ft • 13 •
      A small 7-ish mile loop primarily on the connect trails of the Back40.
      359
      The Back 40 loop
      ★ 2.0 • 22 miles • 2,005 ft • 37 • Loop •
      This is a great loop to do! very very fun! Might want to bring extra water just in case the trip takes too...
      4.1 ★★★★★
      37 Ratings
      5 ★ 46%
      4 ★ 32%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★ 5%
      1 ★ 5%

      19 Reviews & Comments

      neatoneto neatoneto
      As a more advanced rider, I ended up enjoying this on my short travel bike. Fairly well maintained which is impressive. I would highly recommend adding additional features and lines to help keep things interesting
      dirtfrenzy
      This trail is amazing! One of the most fun trails that I have ever ridden. It's so flowy and fast and well built. Rode it counterclockwise and would recommend riding it that direction.
      etasber
      Great trail! Miles (roughly) 18-21 kinda sucked relative to rest of loop (maybe I was just ran outta oomph?), but still 5-stars! Fast, flowy singletrack with little if any need to ever pull out a map. Abundant loose rocks & gravel (and people coming the other way) are only things that slow the flow a little. Water fountains everywhere for first 18 or so miles, then it seemed like they disapeared.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Back 40 (Zone 4) located?
      The Back 40 (Zone 4) is located in Back 40, Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Back 40 trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.47296, -94.23491.
      ▼ How hard is The Back 40 (Zone 4)?
      The Back 40 (Zone 4) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Back 40 (Zone 4)?
      The Back 40 (Zone 4) has 764 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 682 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,006 ft to 1,257 ft.
      ▼ Is The Back 40 (Zone 4) a point to point trail?
      The Back 40 (Zone 4) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Back 40 (Zone 4)?
      The Back 40 (Zone 4) is 5.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Back 40 (Zone 4)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Back 40 (Zone 4). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Back 40 (Zone 4)?
      The Back 40 (Zone 4) is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access The Back 40 (Zone 4)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Back 40 (Zone 4) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Back 40 (Zone 4)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 59 minutes to ride The Back 40 (Zone 4). The trail is 5.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Back 40 (Zone 4)?
      The Back 40 (Zone 4) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,430 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,494 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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