ARKANSAS RIVER TRAIL

The original Arkansas River Trail is a 16-mile loop between the Big Dam Bridge and the downtowns of Little Rock and North Little Rock, starting on either side of the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge. The Buddy Villines Bridge (formerly the Two Rivers Park Bridge) extends the Arkansas River Trail 34 miles to Pinnacle Mountain State Park in west Pulaski County.

The paved path on most sections is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible. For more experienced cyclists, the Arkansas River Trail System "Grand Loop' extends through Faullkner and Perry Counties to make an 88.5 mile loop. Portions of the Grand Loop share state highways and local roads with motor vehicle traffic.

Visitors are encouraged to use the extensive trails system (both on- and off-road) in North Little Rock's 2,600-acre Burns Park and 1,000 acre Two Rivers Park, owned by the City of Little Rock and Pulaski County. Trails for horseback riding are available in each park.

Big Dam Bridge

Spanning 4,226 feet over Murray Lock and Dam, the Big Dam Bridge is the longest bridge in the country built specifically for walkers and bicyclist. The $12.5 million project took eight years to complete and required cooperation from federal, state and local agencies to produce on of the state's finest attractions. The Big Dam Bridge can be accessed from Murray Lock and Dam in Little Rock or Cooks Landing in North Little Rock.

Buddy Villines Bridge (formerly Two Rivers Park Bridge)

The Buddy Villines Bridge extends 1162 feet across the Little Maumelle River just above its mouth on the Arkansas River, connecting with 17 miles of trails in Two Rivers Park. Many families are enjoying easy access to the bridge by way of River Mountain Drive off of Cantrell Road in Little Rock.

Clinton Presidential Park Bridge

Clinton Presidential Park Bridge completes the original Arkansas River Trail loop. A wide and smoothly curving ramp leads from the Clinton Center's entryway across this former railroad bridge to North Little Rock, with a spectacular view of Little Rock's skyline to the west.

Local Attractions

Little Rock and North Little Rock have thriving arts, cultural and social scenes. Residents and visitors can enjoy great music venues, restaurants, shopping, museums, and parks. Visit northlittlerock.org or littlerock.com to learn more.

To learn about group rides or to check announcements or trail conditions, go to facebook.com/ArkansasRiverTrail.