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Back 40 Buckingham Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Bella Vista, Arkansas · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Back 40 Buckingham Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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What runners say about Back 40 Buckingham Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

How can I be the first reviewer? Good trail head, good parking with access to back 40 loop. Map at trail head but no h20; there is water midway through the loop. Field toilet available.

★★★★★ — J , Oct 2018

Great trail with a few technical sections. Trail intersects with Blowing Springs loop trail if you want an additional 7 miles on too of the 23 on the Back 40

★★★★★ — John , Jun 2022

An amazing hike with unbelievably beautiful scenery and wildlife, id tell anyone to walk or ride this trail for fun or relaxation!!

★★★★★ — Brandon , Apr 2021

Very cool spot to park for small groups. Recommend clockwise around the lake, then SABT trail back for quick loop.

★★★★★ — Jeff , Nov 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🔁 Loop trail 5 mentions

“Trail intersects with Blowing Springs loop trail if you want an additional 7 miles on too of the 23 on the Back 40”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find Back 40 Buckingham Trailhead

Bella Vista, Arkansas

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.