Wonderland Trail System
Where to Park & How to Start Your Ride — Wonderland Trail System
The primary access point for the Wonderland Trail System in Bella Vista is the large parking lot located next to the WWII Memorial. This convenient trailhead offers direct access to multiple entry trails and is the best starting point for first-time visitors.
From the parking lot, riders can begin on the green-rated All American Trail for a smooth, confidence-building climb. Along the way, you’ll connect with the blue-rated Smuggler’s Run, featuring a distinctive ramp that has quickly become a destination feature within the system. Riders looking for a slightly more technical and engaging route can instead choose the blue-rated Sally’s Trail, which also intersects with Smuggler’s Run before continuing toward the main hub.
The goal is to reach Eddie’s RV, a central trail hub that connects to several of Wonderland’s signature trails. From here, riders can branch into a paved flowing singletrack Ace of Spades or step up the challenge on the black-rated Area 51. Eddie’s RV serves as a natural decision point, making it easy to adjust your ride based on energy, skill level, or how much adventure you’re looking for that day.
Trail Rating System
Green - Easy
Blue - Intermediate
Black - Advanced
Double Black - Expert
Wonderland Trails: Where to Ride
Smuggler’s Run - Blue
Short, punchy, and worth the effort, Smuggler’s Run is a connector trail that links All American to Sally’s with just enough climb to earn it. The real draw? The elevated wooden feature that hugs the bluff and delivers one of the most unique features in Bentonville mountain biking. Quick but memorable, this section of the Wonderland Trail System proves that even short trails can pack serious character.
Eddie’s RV - Area Trail HUB
Eddie’s RV is the primary destination and trail hub in the Alice in Wonderland themed trail system. Sally’s trail takes you right to the RV. Where upon entering you have some decisions to make on where to ride next.
Your Options are:
Ace of Spades - A Blue rated trail
Area 51 - A Black rated trail
Begin Through the Looking Glass loop to Mad Hatter and Rabbit Run
Ace of Spades — Blue
Ace of Spades rolls directly out of Eddie’s RV and delivers a smooth, fast-flowing descent built for rhythm and repeat laps. This blue-rated trail features wide berms and consistent grade, allowing riders to carry speed while staying in control as they weave through the woods.
The paved surface makes it uniquely smooth and predictable, creating an approachable but still engaging ride experience. Ace of Spades intersects with Sally’s Trail, offering a quick and efficient return to Eddie’s RV — making it one of the easiest trails in the Wonderland Trail System to session multiple times.
Best suited for intermediate riders or confident beginners, Ace of Spades is a reliable choice when you want speed, flow, and a clean return back to the hub.
AREA 51 - Black
Area 51 drops out the back of Eddie’s RV and immediately sets the tone with fast, black-rated singletrack that showcases the more advanced side of mountain biking in Bella Vista. This trail blends speed, technical features, and optional airtime into a compact but memorable descent.
Area 51 is best suited for advanced riders who are comfortable with drops, and technical landings. If you’re exploring the Wonderland Trail System and looking for a black-rated challenge near Eddie’s RV, Area 51 delivers a focused dose of gravity and skill progression.
Mad Hatter - Blue to Black
Mad Hatter lives up to its name, delivering a dynamic ride that shifts from flowing speed to technical commitment. The upper section begins as a blue-rated descent, featuring wide berms and rhythmic flow that encourage confident cornering and controlled speed.
As the trail transitions into the lower section, the difficulty increases. The final section earns its black rating with a prominent drop followed by a large step-up feature that demands precise timing and solid technique. Riders comfortable with advanced features will appreciate the progression built into this trail, while those still developing skills should approach the lower section with caution.
Mad Hatter is ideal for riders looking to transition from intermediate flow into more technical, feature-driven terrain within the Wonderland Trail System in Bella Vista.
Rabbit Hole Loop - Green
Rabbit Hole Loop is a family-friendly, green-rated trail within the Wonderland Trail System near Bella Vista, Arkansas. This one-mile singletrack loop offers a smooth and approachable riding experience, making it ideal for beginners, adaptive riders, and families looking to build confidence on the bike.
As a multi-use trail with an adaptive MTB green rating, it’s designed to be accessible while still delivering an engaging ride. Most riders complete the loop in approximately 10–15 minutes, making it a great option for warm-up laps or adding easy mileage to a longer Wonderland ride.
Through the Looking Glass - Blue
Through the Looking Glass is a directional loop that ties directly into Eddie’s RV, serving as a strategic connector within the Wonderland Trail System in Bella Vista. Just before entering Eddie’s RV, riders will see a trail marker indicating the proper direction of travel. Following that route guides you toward the top of Upper Mad Hatter.
When you reach the wooden feature at Upper Mad Hatter, you have options. Riders can pass underneath the bridge and circle back toward Eddie’s RV, or continue along the hillside where the trail contours through the woods before reconnecting near the end of Lower Mad Hatter.
Continuing the loop brings you to a key intersection. From here, you can take Sally’s Trail for a direct return to the parking lot, or extend your ride by choosing Rabbit Run for additional mileage and a scenic stretch through the Bella Vista hills.