Arkansas · Hiking

Tunnel Vision

0.7 mi
round trip
319 ft
climb
1,195 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Tunnel Vision is an easy out-and-back hike in Arkansas, about 0.6 miles from Bella Vista. It's a short walk that fits easily into a day spent exploring the trails around town, and it works just as well for a quick stop as for a longer outing with other nearby hikes. The route is 1.3 miles long, with a total gain of 319 feet. The highest point is about 1,195 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at roughly 0.58 miles in, with a grade of about 10 percent. The trail returns to the starting point, so the total gain and loss are both about 319 feet for the round trip. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Gravette weather station show April and October highs around 73°F, with lows near 49°F. July and August average highs in the low 90s. The hike takes about half an hour, and several other trails sit close by. Staggerwing is about 0.3 miles away and Long Shadow about 0.4 miles. For paddling, McKisic Creek is about 6.8 miles off, and Coler Grove Camper Parking offers camping about 8.1 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Tunnel Vision

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      49° / 29°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      54° / 32°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      63° / 41°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      73° / 49°

      9 wet

    5. May

      80° / 58°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 66°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      93° / 69°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 68°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 60°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 50°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 40°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      51° / 32°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gravette, AR, 10.4 mi away at 1,260 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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