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Lake Ann Back 40 Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Bella Vista, Arkansas · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lake Ann Back 40 Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

What runners say about Lake Ann Back 40 Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great place to hit a variety of trails. They aren't sanitized for the riders that pedal around on their FS bikes with dropper posts down all the time so they can get off and on their bikes easier. The trails dry quickly after rain. Just be prepared for flats if you are riding light weight tires.

★★★★★ — Bob , Nov 2021

Nicely situated in the heart of the Back 40 trail system. Countless loops to piece together just make sure you utilize Go Ride trail to deliver you back to the parking lot!

★★★★★ — Joshua , Oct 2022

These trails are great for biking, hiking, running, exploring. We love it here!

★★★★☆ — Angie , Sep 2020

Wouldn’t use this trailhead to access the Back 40 next time, it’s a burner climb just getting up to the trail. Nice park but would use Blowing Springs

★★★★☆ — Jordan , Apr 2026

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Plan your run at Lake Ann Back 40 Trailhead

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 Lake Ann Back 40 Trailhead

58 Castleford Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714

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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.