56.9 miles
Distance
5,086 ft
Climb
-5,087 ft
Descent
1,370 ft
High Point
984 ft
Altitude min
1,290 ft
Altitude start
1,289 ft
Altitude end
-35.5%
Grade max
33.9%
Grade min
23 miles
Distance climb
25 miles
Distance down
9 miles
Distance flat

Starting from downtown bentonville heading out to tunnel vision connecting over to back forty loop and back to downtown for 50+ of the best miles in a day.

Detailed Description
Bentonville Bella Back Loop is a 57 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Bentonville Arkansas. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 19 trails. This route climbs 5,086 ft with a max elevation of 1,370 ft then descends -5,087 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Jul 10, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    57 miles
  • Avg time
    9 hr 3 min
  • Altitude min
    984 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,290 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,289 ft
  • Climb
    5,086 ft
  • Descent
    -5,087 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.5%
  • Grade min
    33.9%
  • Distance climb
    23 miles
  • Distance down
    25 miles
  • Distance flat
    9 miles

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    Slaughter Pen
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    Jul 10, 2026
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    Jul 10, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/Chicago)
    Jul 10, 2026
    		Oh yeah! But! Pre-Ride, Re-Ride, then Free-Ride! Last Double is tricky. You actually need to scrub a lot of speed to clear the second double.
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    Jul 8, 2026 @ 5:29pm (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
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