The Back 40 is a trail network in Bentonville that is just loaded with goodness. Located at the north end of town there are a series of trails all connected into a series of loops, you could spend a whole day here.
Location: Bentonville, AR.
Directions: There are multiple trailheads:
Technical Level: Medium to high depending on what you ride
Length: About 40 miles of trails.
Trails: Plenty of groomed trail goodness here, everything is well done. Lost of rollers, no crazy climbing, lots of variety
Trail Map:
Elevation:
About 1100 feet of total climbing for the 12 miles that we rode, putting it on par with Austin.
Shade: Very Good
Extras:
Fees: None.
Post Ride Beer: New Province Particulate Matter Pale Ale - not as strong as an IPA but it comes in a 16-oz can
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