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Blowing Springs MTB Trail Head/back 40
4.9 ★★★★★ 152 Google reviews · Running trail in Bella Vista, Arkansas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Blowing Springs MTB Trail Head/back 40'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.
Outdoor recreation spot with hiking and mountain biking trails, plus a public restroom.
What runners say about Blowing Springs MTB Trail Head/back 40
“Overall there is a good mix of flow and technical amidst beautiful natural features so that just about anybody can have a great time on these trails.”
Not a mountain biker but a hiker here. The blowing springs loop is a pretty nice hike without a long drive. A couple intersections aren't labeled that great (all trails app helps keep you in the right direction) but it's not bad.
This is one of the best MTB trail systems in the area and definitely gets less attention and traffic compared to other nearby trail systems. My preferred loop here is to ride the north blowing springs loop, starting from the east side, then ride blowing springs loop (black section) from east to west, come back on boom…
This place goes. An underrated, or undiscoverable, piece of nature just off the beaten path in Bella Vista. The trails were great and it's a nice cozy little spot.
Absolutely beautiful. The Loop Trail was well marked and beautiful. The waterfall and caves near the parking lot were a highlight. A very beautiful trail. Nice and shady on a hot summer day. Definitely walk the Boom Diggity trail. Magnificent!
Trail conditions & character
“Overall there is a good mix of flow and technical amidst beautiful natural features so that just about anybody can have a great time on these trails.”
“Blowing Spring Loop took us about an hour and a half due to breaks and a mechanical issue that luckily a fellow rider was able to help out with as we did not have the part.”
“The north side black trails are fairly technical and I think they are easier and more fun going this direction.”
“Plenty of incline and tons of downhill fun too.”
“My only complaint, and the reason I deducted a star, is that they “can’t” replace the bridge that connects the trailhead to the North Upper Trail.”
“Has changing area, porta potty and a skills park for little kids.”
“Boom diggity is labeled as a blue on the trail marker, but trail forks lists it as a black, which seems more fitting.”
Plan your run at Blowing Springs MTB Trail Head/back 40
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 479-222-3333
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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