One of the trailheads for the Arkansas River Trail begins at the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge. This magnificent bridge hike will mesmerize you with its dazzling city skyline and surprisingly beautiful wetland views. Let’s pack up the family and take on this gorgeous city trail.
The Clinton Presidential Park Bridge has been revamped from an old railroad bridge to a rather spectacular pedestrian trail.
Google/Leslie Veenstra It was built in 1899 as one of the six bridges in Little Rock. The Rock Island Railroad Bridge was remodeled to fit pedestrian and cyclists’ needs in 2011. It’s located behind the Clinton Presidential Center at 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, AR 72201.
The hike connects to a much larger network of trails around the city.
Google/Kameron Minatrea The Clinton Presidential Park Bridge is the starting point for the Arkansas River Trail, a 21.5-mile (and counting) loop between Little rock and North Little Rock. The southern segment is an easy 2-mile trek that makes a great family day trip.
This portion of the River Trail passes all sorts of fun attractions, including another trail!
Google/Chandra Sekhar This two-mile trek will take you by the Witt Stephens Jr Nature Center, Museum of Discovery, and the River Street Market. Before you reach those you’ll pass the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and its trail, The William E. “Bill” Clark Presidential Park Wetlands Trail. To learn more about the trail, read our full article right here.
This magnificent bridge trail showcases beautiful angle of the Little Rock skyline.
Google/Maikon Laux Borba It’s a great way to begin a longer journey along the Arkansas River Trail. To learn more about the trail and its suggested itinerary, visit this website.
What’s your favorite portion of the Arkansas River Trail? Share your hiking experiences with us in the comments below!
Google/Leslie Veenstra
It was built in 1899 as one of the six bridges in Little Rock. The Rock Island Railroad Bridge was remodeled to fit pedestrian and cyclists’ needs in 2011. It’s located behind the Clinton Presidential Center at 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, AR 72201.
Google/Kameron Minatrea
The Clinton Presidential Park Bridge is the starting point for the Arkansas River Trail, a 21.5-mile (and counting) loop between Little rock and North Little Rock. The southern segment is an easy 2-mile trek that makes a great family day trip.
Google/Chandra Sekhar
This two-mile trek will take you by the Witt Stephens Jr Nature Center, Museum of Discovery, and the River Street Market. Before you reach those you’ll pass the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and its trail, The William E. “Bill” Clark Presidential Park Wetlands Trail. To learn more about the trail, read our full article right here.
Google/Maikon Laux Borba
It’s a great way to begin a longer journey along the Arkansas River Trail. To learn more about the trail and its suggested itinerary, visit this website.
Just north of here is an underrated park that’s jaw-dropping gorgeous.
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