Generating a map of the new trail system will not be possible until all of the construction finishes, which is slated for Nov. 10, according to Cassi Lapp, communications manager for Bella Vista.
In the meantime, directions to the main access points are available below. These directions come courtesy of the city, and may be found on their website, bellavistaar.gov.
§
Trailheads:
• Buckingham Trailhead -- Trafalgar Road and Buckingham Drive
From U.S. 71 northbound: Right (east) on Trafalgar Road for 1.2 miles, left on Buckingham Drive. The trailhead is on the right.
• Lake Ann Trailhead -- Castleford Drive and Wem Lane
From U.S. 71 northbound: Right (east) on Trafalgar Road for 3.8 miles, left on Castleford Drive. The trailhead is on the left after one-quarter mile.
• Bear Hollow Trailhead -- Gainford Drive and Gosforth Lane
From U.S. 71 northbound: Right (east) off exit 98 (Lancashire Blvd.) for 3.2 miles, left on Gainsford Drive. The trailhead is on the left after 350 feet.
§
Trails:
• The Back 40 Loop (13.02 miles)
• Rago (1.24 miles)
• The Ledges (2.94 miles) -- Expert/Advanced
• Pinyon Creek (2.08 miles)
• Taylor Homestead (1.71 miles)
• SBAT (2.35 miles)
• Flo Ride (2.17 miles)
General News on 10/19/2016