There’s more than one loop of the Arkansas River Trail, so you get to customize your experience. From the beginning of the trail at the Clinton Bridge in Little Rock, you can enjoy the loop that runs to the Two Rivers Park Bridge, which is over 15 miles and leads you through a good portion of Little Rock and North Little Rock. You can double your fun and take the 34 miles of trail that leads from Little Rock to Pinnacle Mountain. Or you can quadruple your adventure and go from Little Rock through the surrounding rural areas across three different counties. That loop would take you a distance of 88 miles. Let’s assume, however, that you don’t want to be on the Arkansas River Trail for days and days, and simply want to wind through Little Rock. That’s the portion of the trail we’ll be discussing today.
You can find directions and more information here.
A good place to begin your adventure is on the Clinton Bridge near the presidential library. It used to be a working train bridge, but has been converted for pedestrian use.
The most popular way to enjoy the Arkansas River Trail in Little Rock is from a bicycle, but that doesn’t mean foot traffic isn’t completely welcome, too.
The Big Dam Bridge, which is the longest pedestrian bridge never to be open to motorized vehicle traffic, is a lovely part of the Arkansas River Trail.
You can get incredible views of Arkansas’s largest city from the trail.
You’re going to find some pretty cool sculpture along the way as well.
Of course the Arkansas River Trail wouldn’t be right without some great views of the Arkansas River.
You’ll finish your hike or bike on the Two Rivers Park Bridge, which is just as pretty as a picture.
In fact, the whole Little Rock Loop of the Arkansas River Trail is a total dream, hiding right in the heart of our largest city.
The Arkansas River Trail is proof positive that you really can find nature everywhere in the Natural State.
For more to do while you're in town, click here. If you're interested in more scenic trails, you'll want to see this list.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest updates and news
Thank you for subscribing!