Safe Bike Routes in Memphis

Memphis is investing in the Shelby Farms Greenline and expanding protected lanes. The riverfront and Shelby Farms Park provide car-free riding with Southern charm.

Top 10 Safest Routes in Memphis

1
Shelby Farms Greenline
10 miles
Car-free trail connecting Midtown to Shelby Farms Park. Shaded, well-maintained, and popular.
2
Shelby Farms Park Trails
8 miles
Trails through the 4,500-acre park with lake views and nature areas.
3
Big River Crossing
1 mile
Ride across the Mississippi River on the world's longest public pedestrian bridge. Stunning river views.
4
Wolf River Greenway
4 miles
East Memphis trail through wooded areas along the Wolf River.
5
Hampline Protected Lane
3 miles
Overton Park to Shelby Farms connector through diverse neighborhoods.
6
Main Street Mall
2 miles
Car-free downtown corridor with trolley tracks and urban character.
7
Mud Island River Park
2 miles
Island park in the Mississippi with riverfront paths and scale model of the river.
8
Overton Park Loop
3 miles
Loop through historic Overton Park past the zoo, museum, and old-growth forest.
9
South Main Protected Lane
2 miles
Protected bikeway through the arts district south of downtown.
10
Riverwalk Path
4 miles
Bluff-top path along the Mississippi with river and Arkansas views.

Memphis Cycling Infrastructure

80+ Miles of Bikeways

The Shelby Farms Greenline connects midtown to Shelby Farms Park, one of the largest urban parks in America. Memphis has added protected lanes on key corridors and Main Street Mall is car-free downtown.

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