Map of bike paths / walking paths in the Little Rock area
Recreational trails for walking, running and cycling in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock is located in Central Arkansas. The city is situated on the Arkansas River and is the state capital. North Little Rock is situration to the north of the Arkansas River.
Arkansas River Trail
The main recreational trail system in Little Rock is the Arkansas River Trail. The paved trail travels along one bank or the other or both banks for over 9 miles.The trail provides a wonderful place to get some outdoor exercise and do some sight seeing without numerous street crossings. The trail goes past numerous parks, has a few bridges for crossing the river, and includes meandering walking paths near the William J. Clinton Library and Museum and the Convention Center.
The northwest end of the Arkansas River Trail system is located at Two Rivers Park, just west of the bridge for Interstate 430. This park is where the Little Maumelle River flows into the Arkansas River. In this area there is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the Little Maumelle River and the trail then follows the southwest bank of the Arkansas River. The trail also connects to trails within the local parks, such as Burns Park.
The trail goes past the following parks and other points of interest:
Two Rivers Park | Riverfront Park |
Big Dam Bridge | Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum |
La Harp View Ridge | Dickey-Stephans Park |
Murray Dam Site Public Use Area | Broadway Bridge |
Murray Park | Junction Bridge |
Rebsamen Park | First Security Amphitheater |
Campbell Lake Bridge | William J. Clinton Library & Museum |
Burns Park | Heifer Village |
Emerald Park | Clinton Presidential Park Bridge |
Riverview Park | Verizon Arena |
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the recreational trails located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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