Bella Vista has a variety of walking trails to accommodate its residents’ favorite pastime.

Loch Lomond Walking Trail

The Loch Lomond Walking Trail is Bella Vista’s newest trail. The nearly 3,300-foot walking trail sits on the community’s west side. The level trail, which is located below the Loch Lomond Dam, has a paved surface and available parking. The trail loops around a softball field.

Directions (from Town Center on Arkansas 340/Lancashire Boulevard): Take Arkansas 340 west. Go through the Highlands Gate. Turn right on Glasgow Road. Travel about one mile. The trail is on the left.

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail, which was constructed by volunteers, is a two-part trail with parking. The first part of the paved walking trail is a relatively level 0.3-mile loop through open country. Meanwhile, the other portion of the trail is moderately hilly. The trail stretches through woods and along Tanyard and Sunshine creeks. This portion of the trail has a well-maintained natural surface. In addition, the trail connects to the top of the Lake Windsor Dam, which takes hikers past a breathtaking waterfall. This section adds another half of a mile of level, paved walking. The total length of the trail is about two miles. Both portions have signs describing the plants and flowers hikers will see along the way. The Tanyard Creek Pavilion sits at the trail’s entrance.

Directions (from Town Center on Arkansas 340/Lancashire Boulevard): Take Arkansas 340 west. The trail, which is less than a mile from Town Center, is on the left.

 

Lake Bella Vista Walking Trail

Although, technically located in the Bentonville city limits, the Lake Bella Vista Walking Trail is a convenient choice for many families living in the southern portion of Bella Vista. The 1.75-mile paved walking trail is level and loops around Lake Bella Vista. The trail, which is ideal for walking, running and biking, offers playground equipment, benches and ample parking. The walking trail is adjacent to Bella Vista’s Veterans Wall of Honor.

Directions (from Town Center on Arkansas 340/Lancashire Boulevard): Take U.S. 71 south. Turn left on Dartmoor Road. Turn right on Lambeth Road.