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Top trails in Oklahoma (10)

Wichita Mountains NWR
Moderate
Charon's Garden Loop

Granite-boulder wilderness in southwest Oklahoma. 5 mi with about 700 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
5.5 mi
Gain:
700 ft
Type:
Loop
Wichita Mountains NWR
Hard
Mt Scott Summit Trail

Hike instead of drive to Oklahoma's most famous summit. 0 mi with about 850 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
3.0 mi
Gain:
850 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Arbuckle Mountains
Easy
Turner Falls Trail

77-foot waterfall with a swimming hole. 5 mi with about 200 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
1.5 mi
Gain:
200 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Wichita Mountains NWR
Easy
Post Oak Falls

Seasonal waterfall in granite outcrop country. 2 mi with about 200 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
1.2 mi
Gain:
200 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Robbers Cave SP
Moderate
Robbers Cave Loop

Sandstone hideout once used by Belle Starr and Jesse James. 8 mi with about 600 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
3.8 mi
Gain:
600 ft
Type:
Loop
Black Mesa SP
Hard
Black Mesa Summit Trail

Oklahoma's high point in a remote Panhandle mesa. 4 mi with about 750 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.

Distance:
8.4 mi
Gain:
750 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Wichita Mountains WR
Moderate
Elk Mountain Trail

Granite-dome scramble with bison-prairie views. 4 mi with about 550 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
1.4 mi
Gain:
550 ft
Type:
Out & Back