If you read Bicycling magazine, you'll have read about this Little Rock trail in the editor's column in the most recent edition. (http://www.rivertrail.org/)

We did the North Little Rock side from Cook's Landing to the end, about 7 miles, where the trail was closed off for Riverfest (www.riverfestarkansas.com).

My husband, who has never been on a ride longer than 3 miles, did all 14 miles with no problems. I knew he could, even though he has health issues with his knees and feet. It's a rather flat ride on that side of the river--some rollers and switchbacks. But it's through some really great scenery and rugged areas and we had a whole herd of deer cross in front of us. The trail was very crowded, but everyone was friendly. I noticed a distinct lack of dogs. Lots of over-40 guys with no helmets...what's that about?

I was also happy for my hubby to see lots of guys with big bellies and butts riding them off and going fast, and on all types of bikes. He said he couldn't care less, but now he's talking about eventually riding to work! (25 miles) Woo-hoo!

(To get to Cook's Landing from Little Rock, take I-430N to the Crystal Hill/Maumelle exit. Go east (south?) on Crystal Hill, and take a right on Northshore drive, then the next right on Cook's Landing/Young road. The trail will be down the hill on the left, until they get the big scary bike bridge over the dam done, and then it will be straight ahead.*)

Karen
*Provided as a public service for folks like me who may be passing through, but need to ride and need directions. By the way, I've found the best descriptions of bike trails on websites for runners rather than city or civic group websites. And information for non-major metro areas in the South is rather skimpy.