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18.2 miles
Distance
1,919 ft
Climb
-1,920 ft
Descent
1,353 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
1,065 ft
Altitude min
1,327 ft
Altitude start
1,329 ft
Altitude end
-37.6%
Grade max
30.4%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
Hit the best downhills in the Back 40 with this loop. It covers Go Ride, Taylor's Homestead, and Rago. But there's also still a lot of pedaling, as would be expected for the Back 40 
Detailed Description
Back 40 Fun & Flow is a 18 mile popular intermediate route located near Bella Vista Arkansas. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,919 ft with a max elevation of 1,353 ft then descends -1,920 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 17, 2026)
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Distance18 miles
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Altitude change0 ft
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Altitude min1,065 ft
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Altitude start1,327 ft
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Altitude end1,329 ft
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Climb1,919 ft
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Descent-1,920 ft
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Grade max-37.6%
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Grade min30.4%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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Trail: Go Ride - System: The Back 40
trail: Go Ride
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