Big River Crossing

Good hiking spot. The interesting part is the crossing or state line between TN and AR states. Constructed over magnificent Mississippi River, a family-friendly hiking place. The area is marked for development projects by 2026. I hope they continue to build, improve, and make it a more inviting place. There are picnic tables and electric bikes for rent on the AR side of the state line. This bridge walk is fun, and the area itself is well maintained. However, lack of restrooms and slow development work makes the place less inviting.

Very nice trail that is well-maintained and offers great views of Memphis and the Mississippi River. Security cameras all over the bridge and typically a lot of foot and bike traffic so I’ve never felt uncomfortable there. However, like any city, be aware of your surroundings.

We were recommended this brief walk by some friends. If you visit Memphis you need to see the Mississippi 'shining like a national guitar' and step into Arkansas. We were incredibly lucky to get our timing perfect by meeting up with a once a year walking tour to see the harvest moon rise above the Mississippi. It was a real highlight of our holiday to meet local Memphians and learn all about Memphis from the locals. We were very lucky Instead of spending 30 minutes on the walk we took 2 hours!! I really recommend making the time to do this walk across the Mississippi. You will need a car but it's a short 6-8 min drive from downtown Memphis

Big River Park was amazing. We enjoyed a pleasant prayer walk over the bridge, taking in the beautiful scenery along the way. One of the coolest aspects is that part of the park is in Memphis, while the other part is in Arkansas. It's a unique and enjoyable experience that I highly recommend.

Nice walk across the mighty Mississippi with plenty of room to bring your dog or for biking. There is an overlook spot about halfway marking the Tennessee Arkansas state line. This is nice photo spot with the downtown Memphis skyline and river in the background.

Big River Crossing is a fantastic spot for outdoor activities! This 1-mile long bridge runs across Mississippi River, offers stunning views of downtown and immergence in nature. Perfect for walking, jogging, or working out. Electric bike are available to rent. Beautiful and refreshing experience!

It was about 3 miles from where we parked all the way over to the Arkansas side. They did have porta potties on that side, along with a bike station with the tool kit and air for tires if needed. Picnic tables are under the newer set of train tracks. We did get to watch a train come across that was exciting. The rest of the walkway on the Arkansas side once you completely come across the river is all covered withan awning. This was a nice walk. If you’re in the Memphis area, we also went up the block to another trail that goes along the river that had some really nice flowers and a beautiful view of the river.

We loved Big River Crossing. Nice place to stretch our legs before getting in the car for a 4-hour drive home. The bridge and surrounding area are well-maintained, have safety protocols in place, and provide a lovely view of downtown Memphis. Very dog-friendly. There are even poop bags provided at the entrance should you find yourself in need.