North Walton Paved Trail

North Walton Trail

North Walton Trail

  • City: Bentonville
  • Number of Miles: 1.0
  • Type of Trail: Concrete
  • Trailblazer role: Project Managers
  • Designer(s): Boulder Construction, Sand Creek Engineering
  • Permitting Agencies: City of Bentonville, ADEQ
  • Contractor(s): Boulder Construction
  • Easement & Property Acquisition: 20 total properties
  • Construction Administration: Trailblazers
  • Date of Build: 2018
  • Funding Partner(s): Walton Family Foundation

 

About this Project 

  • This trail project connects the Walton Blvd Trail to Slaughter Pen
  • Interesting features: The project has 2 tunnels
  • Challenges: Working in a tight valley and with neighborhood POA’s.
  • Advantages:  A north south pedestrian connection that provides access to neighborhoods, commercial centers, restaurants, retail and multiple parks.
  • Benefit of the Community it serves:  Another form of access to amenities other than using your vehicle
  • Why is the project special?:  It was nearly 10 years in property access, design, construction to make this project happen.