Most of Arkansas’ world records come from natural wonders like our plethora of quartz crystals or surprisingly tall waterfalls; however, we do have one human-engineered record that the whole family can enjoy traversing. The world’s longest pedestrian bridge can be found right here in Arkansas. Let’s put on our good walking shoes and tackle this lengthy river trail.
The Big Dam Bridge certainly lives up to its name.
TripAdvisor/eak321 It’s the world’s longest bridge for pedestrian and bicycle use at 4,226 feet. You can begin either at 7600 Rebsamen Park Rd., Little Rock, AR 72207 or at 4000 Cooks Landing Rd., North Little Rock, AR 72118.
The dam bridge crosses the Arkansas River from Little Rock to North Little Rock.
Facebook/Big Dam Bridge The nearly mile-long bridge is part of the Arkansas River Trail System, an 88-mile loop around the central part of the state.
The cool breeze off the river makes the dam bridge a top spot for a summer cycle.
Flickr/Sunfell Bring the family for a leisure ride or test your endurance during The Big Dam Bridge 100 in September. The fundraiser race also happens to be the longest cycling tour in the state.
Big Dam Bridge pit stops provide the perfect scenic break.
Google/Peyton Rose Scope out the city or just relax over the water.
A daytime stroll is fantastic, but don’t miss your chance to see the dam bridge illuminating the night.
Facebook/North Little Rock CVB Besides viewing the dam bridge from the shore, you can also take part in the Big Dam Bridge Full Moon Walk in the fall. Be sure to follow their Facebook Page to know when this year’s event will be announced.
Everyone needs to see the Big Dam Bridge.
Flickr/Mike Norton It’s fun to say and even more fun to stroll.
To learn more about the upcoming Big Dam Bridge events, you can follow their Facebook Page. Fun fact, they sell Big Dam t-shirts to raise money for the bridge. Have you been wowed by the Big Dam Bridge? Share with us in the comments below!
TripAdvisor/eak321
It’s the world’s longest bridge for pedestrian and bicycle use at 4,226 feet. You can begin either at 7600 Rebsamen Park Rd., Little Rock, AR 72207 or at 4000 Cooks Landing Rd., North Little Rock, AR 72118.
Facebook/Big Dam Bridge
The nearly mile-long bridge is part of the Arkansas River Trail System, an 88-mile loop around the central part of the state.
Flickr/Sunfell
Bring the family for a leisure ride or test your endurance during The Big Dam Bridge 100 in September. The fundraiser race also happens to be the longest cycling tour in the state.
Google/Peyton Rose
Scope out the city or just relax over the water.
Facebook/North Little Rock CVB
Besides viewing the dam bridge from the shore, you can also take part in the Big Dam Bridge Full Moon Walk in the fall. Be sure to follow their Facebook Page to know when this year’s event will be announced.
Flickr/Mike Norton
It’s fun to say and even more fun to stroll.
You should also stop by this nearby park that quite possibly has the best views in all of Arkansas. If you enjoy visiting all of the state’s dam bridges, make sure this record-holding limestone bridge makes your list.
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