There are lots of great hiking and biking paths in Arkansas, but none quite compare to the Big River Crossing. Not only does it provide a thoroughfare from Arkansas to Tennessee, but at 1 mile in length, it’s the longest pedestrian bridge across the Mighty Mississippi.

Connecting West Memphis to Memphis, Big River Crossing ties together urban, rural, and natural areas like no other!
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Big River Crossing doesn’t just connect the two cities. It connects the city’s Main Streets, creating a "10-mile multi-modal corridor" that offers access to Delta Regional River Park and Big River Trail.
The bridge, which was completed in 2016, is touted as the longest public pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River, but that’s not its only distinguishing feature.
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Big River Crossing is also the longest active rail/bicycle/pedestrian bridge in the nation. Plus, it offers visitors the unique opportunity to be in two places at once.
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Those trekking across the bridge are afforded unparalleled views of the Mighty Mississippi – but that’s not all.
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On either side of the bridge, you’ll find great sites and attractions. In West Memphis, for example, there’s the Big River Trail and Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant.
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Open daily, from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., Big River Crossing is a great visit day or night. However, should you choose to visit after dark, you’ll be in for a treat since the bridge is illuminated after sunset.
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Don’t have the means to haul your bike to Big River Crossing? No problem!
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Explore Bike Share, a bicycle rental service, has two stations near Big River Crossing. Learn more here.
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For more information on the Big River Crossing, visit the West Memphis website. And make sure to like the Big River Crossing on Facebook to stay up to date on closures and other pertinent details.

So, did you know about the Big River Crossing? Ever walked across it? If so, what’d you think of the views? Tell us!

This is just one of the amazing treks you can take in Arkansas. Click here to read about nine of the greatest hiking trails on Earth that are right here in Arkansas.

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