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Mississippi River Ramble

Nearby Towns & Parks

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

Length

13.00 Miles

Elevation Range

400

Terrain

Road Cycling

Features

River, City, Farmland

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About This Route

The Mississippi River Ramble offers the exhilarating experience of biking across the mighty Mississippi River from Memphis, Tenn., to West Memphis, Ark., along Big River Crossing, a bike/ped walkway attached to the historic Harahan Bridge. Beginning at the Tennessee Welcome Center in downtown Memphis, this route explores the Memphis River Parks system, Big River Crossing, Mud Island River Park and the new urbanist-style neighborhood of Harbor Town. Soak in the culture and history of the Missisissippi River as you expore the Memphis riverfront by bike.

Cyclists in blue and yellow uniforms ride along a elevated walkway beside a metal railing and a tall building wall.
A cyclist wearing a black and blue jersey rides a gravel path with tall grass, city skyline in the background.
Two cyclists in helmets and matching blue and yellow jerseys ride on a paved trail. Tall green grass lines the path, and a city skyline is visible in the distance under a cloudy sky.
Cyclists ride on a road beneath a large rusted steel bridge; foreground rider leans into a turn on a blue-purple bike.
Two cyclists ride a paved path through a grassy park with trees; a steel bridge is visible in the distance.
Cyclist riding a road bike on a riverside path with a large steel truss bridge in the background.
A cyclist wearing blue kit and helmet rides a black road bike along a grassy path near a lake on a cloudy day.

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