Back 40 Loop (AR)

Benton County, Arkansas, United States

23.9 miles (38.4 km) · 1,754 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Back 40 Loop (AR) is a 23.9-mile loop route in Benton County, Arkansas, United States, gaining 1,800 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 454 feet at an average 1.5% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	23.9 mi (38.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,754 ft (535 m)
Average gain	74 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	6.8 mi, 238 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.3%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	35%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	36%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Back 40 Loop (AR)

How much elevation gain does Back 40 Loop (AR) have?

Back 40 Loop (AR) has 1,754 ft (535 m) of elevation gain over 23.9 miles (38.4 km). That averages 74 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Back 40 Loop (AR)?

The difficulty score for Back 40 Loop (AR) is 3.2 of 100. That is harder than 31.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Back 40 Loop (AR)?

The longest climb on Back 40 Loop (AR) runs 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and gains 238 ft (72 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.3%.