Best Hiking Trails in Bella Vista, AR (2026): 12 Ranked by Reviews

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail is the most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 3,016 Google reviews and a 4.8-star average. It is open seven days a week, located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “This place is truly amazing! How awesome that this is so close to town and free! Make sure to wear your swimsuits and water shoes. There are countless opportunities to get into the water and cool off.”

Waterfall Trl, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA

Blowing Springs Park is the second-most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 712 Google reviews and a 4.7-star average. It is open seven days a week, located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “Absolutely beautiful! Plenty of things to do. Hiking & Biking #1, Camping, spring fed creek, small cave, arboretum, beer & food trucks. Something fun for all ages! Family and dog friendly!”

700 Blowing Spring Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA

Pinion Creek Falls is the third-most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 310 Google reviews and a 4.7-star average. It is located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “Absolutely gorgeous waterfall. I took my family and we loved it. It had recently rained and the falls were impressive and the rocks and geology of the area are very interesting.”

Pinion Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA

Blowing Springs MTB Trail Head/back 40 is the fourth-most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 152 Google reviews and a 4.9-star average. It is open seven days a week, located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “We loved exploring the Blowing Springs and Back 40 Trail! The scenery is absolutely beautiful — peaceful woods, cool rock formations, and plenty of shade.”

651 Blowing Spring Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA

Bella Vista Back 40 Trail Head is the fifth-most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 87 Google reviews and a 4.8-star average. It is open seven days a week, located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “A very good intermediate loop trail dash. That is great. When conditions are wet. They put a lot of gravel on this trail so you will hit some mud when it's wet, but it's more rideable than many of the other trails when…”

3 Derwent Ln, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA

Branchwood Nature Trail is the sixth-most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 51 Google reviews and a 4.7-star average. It is located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “This is a beautiful 1.5 - 2 mile, paved trail that drops down into a small valley behind Branchwood Recreation Facility and makes it's way around to the other side. Perfect for a short, brisk or leisurely dog walk!”

215 Glasgow Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA

Mad Hatter Trail Head is the seventh-most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 38 Google reviews and a 4.9-star average. It is open seven days a week, located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “It's a nice, short jump line and easy to get back up to session. Also a couple other fun trails nearby. Just be careful of the drop and the big step-up at the end. I don't think there's a way to land the step-up softly.”

87 Skyline Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA

Back 40 Trails Bench is the eighth-most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 35 Google reviews and a 4.9-star average. It is located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “This is now my favorite hike. It is difficult to do a loop here because the Back 40 is so long but you can easily do an out and back.”

6 Buckingham Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA

Trailhead Blowing Springs Back 40 is the ninth-most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 31 Google reviews and a 4.9-star average. It is open seven days a week, located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “Great trail, lots of natural beauty here.”

1001 Kingsland Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA

Back 40 Buckingham Trailhead is the tenth-most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 23 Google reviews and a 5.0-star average. It is located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “Not for the faint at heart!! This is approximately a 4 hour ride for a fit & experienced rider. Have your climbing legs and technical skills ready before starting this lap.”

Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA

Waterfall Bella Vista is the #11 most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 23 Google reviews and a 4.8-star average. It is located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “The Tanyard Creek Waterfall is considered an easy hike on the Nature Trail. It is a great place to rest admist the Creek. Please note the hiking trail is not wheelchair accessible.”

30 Churchill Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715, USA

Snowbird Trailhead is the #12 most-reviewed hiking trail in Bella Vista, with 17 Google reviews and a 4.8-star average. It is open seven days a week, located in Bella Vista. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “The time that it takes to walk this Trail is a pretty perfect duration for a structured walk, or training session with your dog!”

E McNelly Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714, USA