Big River Crossing

Big River Crossing The Mississippi River’s longest public pedestrian bridge. The bridge is open daily to the public from 6am to 10pm.
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At nearly a mile long, Big River Crossing is the country’s longest active bike-pedestrian rail bridge and the longest public pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River. It serves as the centerpiece of Main Street to Main Street, a 10-mile multi-modal corridor between Memphis, TN and West Memphis, AR. For more information, visit bigrivercrossing.com.

05/12/2026

A growing park just across the Mississippi River is working to blend conservation, recreation and education while creating a new green space for families in the Mid-South.

"Besides amazing landscapes, there is a cultural heritage connected with the Delta blues, which emerged from the Mississ...
04/21/2026

"Besides amazing landscapes, there is a cultural heritage connected with the Delta blues, which emerged from the Mississippi Delta as one of the most influential roots of modern popular music. The dusty trails on which the early blues musicians travelled provide the perfect surface for our tyres."

Markus Stitz takes a ride on the Big River Trail and comes away with a deep respect for the gravel ways and the people of the Deep South. Read more of his journey in Single Track World: https://bit.ly/4mI9kHT.

An ideal weekly forecast to enjoy the longest public pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the Mississippi.
04/07/2026

An ideal weekly forecast to enjoy the longest public pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the Mississippi.

Welcoming extra sunlight ☀️ Experience the mighty Mississippi from Big River Crossing daily until 10 pm. 📸
03/08/2026

Welcoming extra sunlight ☀️ Experience the mighty Mississippi from Big River Crossing daily until 10 pm. 📸

The gates to Big River Crossing are reopened! Walk, bike, and enjoy the view daily from 6am-10pm.
02/06/2026

The gates to Big River Crossing are reopened! Walk, bike, and enjoy the view daily from 6am-10pm.

The Big River Crossing remains closed due to icy conditions. Be safe out there. 📷 David Royer
01/26/2026

The Big River Crossing remains closed due to icy conditions. Be safe out there. 📷 David Royer

⚠️ The Big River Crossing gates will close at noon on Friday, January 23 due to inclement weather and will reopen when c...
01/23/2026

⚠️ The Big River Crossing gates will close at noon on Friday, January 23 due to inclement weather and will reopen when conditions allow.

You can’t beat the view of peak Autumn weather from Big River Crossing.
11/13/2025

You can’t beat the view of peak Autumn weather from Big River Crossing.

Another perfect weekly forecast for a ride across the river.
10/13/2025

Another perfect weekly forecast for a ride across the river.

Update: The gates that were previously malfunctioning are now open again. Thank you for your patience!
10/02/2025

Update: The gates that were previously malfunctioning are now open again. Thank you for your patience!

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Memphis, TN
38103

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 10pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

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