BACA Trails

If you live in Central Arkansas, then you know how lucky we are to have some great road and mountain biking trails close to home. Whether you enjoy long road rides or rough and tumble mountain biking, Central Arkansas has a trail or ride to fit the bill. With the different parks and trails available to us, we can simply ride to most of our biking destinations right from our front door.

Probably the most talked about and most ridden trail in Central Arkansas is the River Trail along the banks of the Arkansas River. This trail plays host not only to cyclists, but to joggers and roller bladers as well. Starting on the South side of Murray Lock and Dam, this trail travels along a scenic golf course in Little Rock, crosses through the downtown area using signs to direct travelers and goes through North Little Rock's River Front Park before ending on the North side of Murray Lock and Dam. A soon to be completed pedestrian and cycling bridge will help complete the circle. BACA is working hard in cooperation with local government to make this bridge a reality.

The top mountain bike trail system has to be Camp Robinson in North Little Rock. With over 30 miles of trails, there is something for everyone. Whether you want to challenge yourself on Advanced Trig or just take it easy on Dogwood, you can find what you need. All of this riding comes at a very reasonable price, just $10 a year. This "fee" gives you access to these wonderful trails and helps support a wonderful cycling group, Central Arkansas Recreational Pedalers (CARP).

There are many more trails besides just the two mentioned. Keep coming back to this website to learn more about the trails Central Arkansas has to offer.

If you've been on the River Trail lately, you probably noticed some changes. On both the Little Rock and North Little Rock sides there are signs posted with "Rules of the Trail." Next time you're on the trail, take a moment to read the sign. BACA members suggested a number of the rules.

In addition, the kiosks donated by BACA members Gene and Linda Pfeifer now have the trail rules along with information about the trails posted on them.

As you're riding on the North Little Rock side on the road from the railroad tracks to the area by the bluffs, you will notice some "Share the Road" signs thanks to North Little Rock Alderperson and BACA member Charlie Hight. These are the type of signs we hope to have placed around Pulaski County. Check the Share the Road link for additional information about the Share the Road campaign.