Give this a try if you want some fresh air and some good scenery.very relaxing this is really nice got to give it a try.
The River Trail is one of the best ways I've ever had my tax dollars spent! It is a paved trail about 8 feet wide that runs beside the Arkansas River, and then over the "Big Dam Bridge " to Little Rock. It is great for walking, running and cycling. Very scenic way to get exercise. It is about 8 miles in length with several places to park - downtown North Little Rock, in Burns Park or at Cooks Landing. You must decide how far you want to go, then turn around and go back to your car, unless you make a big loop (20-something miles) through downtown Little Rock over 2 bridges. Fairly flat.
In the event you are in this area, this is good place to bring both family, friends, and your children. There's a little for everyone in the vicinity. there's often events which bring on a great crowd, while at other times, you can simply relax and enjoy the kids playing, the boats trolling or simply have a seat at a watering hole. Any of these is an chance to simple take in and enjoy.
This paved walkway is part of a 17-mile stretch along the Arkansas River in Little Rock and North Little Rock that accommodates walkers, bicyclists, and dog walkers and leads to the Big Dam Bridge across the river, the longest bridge built just for this purpose in the U.S. There's a bicycle rental and a cafe near the eastern end, and exercise stations along the route. Five pedestrian bridges span the river in the city, and you can hike as far as Pinnacle Mountain State Park to the west.
I have not walked this, but drive by it often. If you like muddy rivers, you will love this. There are dams, if you have a boat you can go through them. We did that once a long time ago. I do not like rivers with fast currents.
We are so lucky to have the Rivertrail in the lr/nlr area. This is park of the trail and is great for biking or crossing bridge to get to activities on each side of the river.
Bikes do seem to take precedence, but we saw kids, joggers, families, and hardcore bike enthusiasts. Lots of equipment for exercise and play along the stretch we were on. Beautiful old cottonwoods all along the path.
Great location for walking and talking or just enjoying the day stroll. Clean and neatly kept. Lots to see and do along the way.
On nice days we love to ride our bikes on this trail. We have never had any problems and the ride is smooth and not overly strenous. It's fairly flat and has senic views.
Wide paved paths, good signage. Had a bicycle repair station to fix your bike or pump tires. First I had ever seen. Have several pedestrian/cyclist bridges. No cars to contend with.