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1.4 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-181 ft
Descent
00:14:53
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
1,102 ft
Altitude min
1,212 ft
Altitude max
1,135 ft
Altitude start
1,109 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
2,467 ft
Distance climb
3,012 ft
Distance down
1,693 ft
Distance flat
00:14:53
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blowing Springs
    Bella Vista, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2953 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2819 in E-Biking
    • #34441 in Trail Running
    • #46486 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The north side of the Blowing Springs Loop is a black diamond trail due to the technical rock and roots. This side of Blowing Spring loop connects to the Back 40 as well as Bomb Diggity.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 171 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Blowing Springs... Trail Reports

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Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:05am (America/Chicago)
Apr 18, 2026
Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:50pm (America/Chicago)
Apr 13, 2026
 Medium size downed tree
Mar 30, 2026 @ 6:55am (America/Chicago)
Mar 30, 2026
 Here’s a 15 foot section of trail covered with some debris that a section Volunteer should get off before the next big rain. there are about 6...
Mar 11, 2026 @ 6:30am (America/Chicago)
Mar 11, 2026
 There is an old road above the trail that is entrenched and forming a new creek. The damage to the trail is minor and fun to ride. But this is not...
Nov 11, 2025 @ 9:15pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 11, 2025
 Widowmaker
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Avg: 4.5 (16 votes)
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        Directions to blowing-springs-loop-north trailhead (36.447260, -94.219500)

        Photos

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        Dec 1, 2017 @ 4:27pm
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        Dec 1, 2017 @ 4:15pm
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        452 |
        Aug 5, 2020 @ 11:05am
        Aug 5, 2020
        586 |
        May 17, 2019 @ 9:27am
        May 17, 2019

        Videos

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        Blowing Springs Loop | Full Trail, Mountain...
        14:37 | 652 | Sep 20, 2022 , Bella Vista
        youtuber Getting lost on the Back40 | Finding Blowing...
        13:28 | 628 | Jun 2, 2022 , Bella Vista
        Blowing Springs Park
        26:52 | 557 | Oct 4, 2020 , Bella Vista
        Oz Trails 'AREA 51' Mad Hatter Jump Trail -...
        0:00 | 596 | Jan 16, 2021 , Bella Vista

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blowing Springs Loop (North)

        ▼ Where is Blowing Springs Loop (North) located?
        Blowing Springs Loop (North) is located in Blowing Springs, Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Blowing Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.44726, -94.2195.
        ▼ How hard is Blowing Springs Loop (North)?
        Blowing Springs Loop (North) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blowing Springs Loop (North)?
        Blowing Springs Loop (North) has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 181 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,102 ft to 1,212 ft.
        ▼ Is Blowing Springs Loop (North) a point to point trail?
        Blowing Springs Loop (North) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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