River Trail Big Dam Bridge THE ARKANSAS The original Arkansas River Trail is a 16-mile loop between the Spanning 4,226 feet over the Murray Lock and Dam, the Big Dam Bridge and the downtowns of Little Rock and North Big Dam Bridge is the longest bridge in the country built RIVER TRAIL Little Rock starting on either side of the Clinton Presidential specifically for walkers and cyclists. The $12.5 million project Park Bridge. The recently completed Two Rivers Park Bridge took eight years to complete and required cooperation from now extends the Arkansas River Trail 34 miles to Pinnacle federal, state and local agencies to produce one of the state’s The Big Dam Bridge and Two Rivers Park Bridge are great places for visitors to Mountain State Park in west Pulaski . Walkers, cyclists, finest attractions. The Big Dam Bridge unites the cities of Little view the night sky. (Photo: Jeff Caplinger) skaters and joggers are invited to enjoy the trail and its Rock and North Little Rock, while improving the health and beautiful surroundings. The paved path on most sections is fitness of residents and guests. The Big Dam Bridge can be Bike Rentals wheelchair- and stroller-accessible. For more experienced accessed from Murray Lock and Dam in Little Rock or Cooks Bicycles are available for rental in downtown Little Rock. cyclists, the Arkansas River Trail System “Grand Loop” now Landing in North Little Rock. Bicycle stations on the trail are equipped with tools (see the extends through Faulkner and Perry Counties to make an 88.5 website for locations). mile loop. Portions of the Grand Loop share state highways and local roads with motor vehicle traffic. A map of the Grand Trail Tips and Etiquette Loop can be found at arkansasrivertrail.org. • Take your cellphone. The Arkansas River Trail Several interesting trails extending from both sides of the website has a mobile feature and includes Arkansas River Trail make the outdoor experience even more valuable information, such as up-to-date news enjoyable. For instance, Little Rock’s Medical Mile, paid for and maps. by the medical community, is made extra special through • Motorized vehicles are prohibited (except wheelchairs). educational murals and a large collection of sculptures. • Personal lighting systems are recommended for night Visitors are encouraged to use the extensive trails system cycling, jogging or walking. (both on and off road) in North • Keep right except when passing and move off trail Little Rock’s 1,600-acre Burns pavement to stop. Park and 1,000 acre Two Rivers • Pay attention to trail markings and safety signs. Park, owned by the City of Little • Keep dogs on a short leash and under control at all times. Rock and Pulaski County. Trails • Be considerate of other trail users. for horseback riding are available Pinnacle Mountain can be seen in the distance from the Big Dam Bridge. So many great activities for fitness and fun in each park. An interesting boardwalk trail travels through • Bicycling • Parks and playgrounds the 13 acre William E. “Bill” Clark Junction Bridge • Hiking • Museums Presidential Park Wetlands by the Originally constructed in • Camping • Sculpture gardens Clinton Library. This backwater area was transformed with 1884 as a railroad bridge, • Horseback riding trails • Restaurants and shopping wooden walkways, a viewing platform and a pavilion and now • Golf courses the Junction Bridge spans serves as an outdoor environmental classroom. For specific the Arkansas River from Please LEAVE NO TRACE when enjoying the Arkansas River Trail. information about each city’s trail system, call 501-371-6839 the “little rock” (La Petite • Know before you go (Little Rock) and 501-758-1424 (North Little Rock). Roche) from which the • Stick to the trail • Trash your trash and pick up poop capital city got its name. • Leave it as you find it The bridge, in Little Rock’s • Keep wildlife wild River Market District, • Manage your pet • Share the Arkansas River Trail www.LNT.org connects to Verizon Arena in downtown North Little To plan a biking or hiking adventure on the Arkansas River Trail, Rock. It is the nation’s only visit arkansasrivertrail.org, bigdambridge.org, bicycleadvocacy.com/ or arkansasbicycleclub.org. pedestrian and bicycle bridge with a lift span. The lift span is locked into place in a raised position for uninterrupted barge traffic on the river. 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