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71st Street Bridge Trail

1.1 mi

State: OK

Asphalt, Concrete

Ada Walking Trail

2.4 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Bert Cooper Trails

9.1 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Bricktown Canal Trail

2 mi

State: OK

Asphalt, Concrete

Brock Creek Trail

1.2 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Centennial Trail (OK)

7.5 mi

State: OK

Asphalt, Ballast

Cherry Creek Trail (OK)

1.5 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Churchill Park Trail

1 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Claremore Lake Trail

1.1 mi

State: OK

Concrete

Cleveland Trail

2.5 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Country Aire Trail

0.8 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Creek Turnpike Trail

4.1 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Eagle Lake Trail (OK)

2 mi

State: OK

Asphalt, Dirt

Fry Creek Trail

2 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Haikey Creek Trail

0.5 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Hefner-Overholser Trail

5.3 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Jenks Aquarium Trail

2.25 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

KATY Trail (Tulsa)

8.1 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Kameoka Trail

6.2 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Katy Trail (Oklahoma City)

6.3 mi

State: OK

Asphalt, Concrete

Accordion

LaFortune Trail

3.2 mi

State: OK

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Lake Overholser East Trail

2.5 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Lake Stanley Draper Trail

13.5 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Legacy Trail (OK)

1.5 mi

State: OK

Concrete

Liberty Trail

9.5 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Midland Valley Trail

3.3 mi

State: OK

Concrete

Mingo Trail

8.7 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Newblock Park Trail

1.5 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Oklahoma River Trails

13 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Old Frisco Trail

6.5 mi

State: OK

Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Osage Prairie Trail

14.5 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Pathfinder Parkway

8.9 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Peoria Trail

1.3 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Railroad Pass Trail

3.4 mi

State: OK

Concrete

River City Trail (OK)

1.8 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Riverparks East Bank Trail

10.4 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Riverparks West Bank Trail

8 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Riverwalk Trail (Bixby)

2.1 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Skelly Bypass Neighborhood Trail

0.6 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

South Grand Trail

10.5 mi

State: OK

Asphalt, Concrete

Spring Creek Trail (OK)

2.5 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Stone Mill Private Park Trail

0.6 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

Tisdale Expressway Trail

0.9 mi

State: OK

Asphalt

West River Trail (OK)

7.5 mi

State: OK

Concrete

Will Rogers Trail

8.1 mi

State: OK

Asphalt, Concrete

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	71st Street Bridge Trail The 71st Street Bridge Trail is a short trail in Tulsa that extends from Turkey Mountain Park across the 71st Street Bridge to Riverside Drive on the east bank of the Arkansas River. The trail links...	OK	1.1 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 reviews
	Ada Walking Trail The Ada Walking Trail is a short but beautiful gem of a trail, providing a spacious off-road route from downtown Ada out to the local high school. The majority of the trail was built on the site of a...	OK	2.4 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Bert Cooper Trails As you circle Lake Hefner on the Bert Cooper Trails, you will enjoy wide open views of the lake, bustling with sailboats during the summer. A highlight of the trail system, formerly known as the Lake...	OK	9.1 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
	Bricktown Canal Trail Oklahoma City’s Bricktown Canal Trail follows the manmade waterway south through a historic warehouse district and new development. The trail, which is designated for pedestrian use only, provides...	OK	2 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	3 reviews
	Brock Creek Trail Dotted with trees and closely following Brock Creek, the Brock Creek Trail offers a scenic and relaxing ride or walk in the southwestern corner of Oklahoma City. The trail is pleasantly sandwiched...	OK	1.2 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Centennial Trail (OK) Muskogee's Centennial Trail cuts a sideways U-shape, hugging the west end of the city and comprising three sections, seamlessly connected. Centennial North runs for 3.5 miles between N. 40th Street...	OK	7.5 mi	Asphalt, Ballast	9 reviews
	Cherry Creek Trail (OK) The Cherry Creek Trail is a short spur of the Riverparks West Bank Trail in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From its intersection with the larger trail it heads west then north along Cherry Creek. The trail ends in...	OK	1.5 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Churchill Park Trail The Churchill Park Trail is a short, winding pathway serving the neighborhood of Churchill Park in Jenks, a suburb of Tulsa. The trail runs in a utility right-of-way with access points to neighborhood...	OK	1 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Claremore Lake Trail The Claremore Lake Trail is a short multi-use trail that runs along the west side of Claremore Lake, in the City of Claremore not far from Tulsa. Beginning just north of E. Blue Starr Dr., the trail...	OK	1.1 mi	Concrete	0 reviews
	Cleveland Trail The Cleveland Trail in Cleveland, Oklahoma, follows an abandoned right-of-way of the old MissouriKansasTexa Railroad (MKT). The trail runs for 2.5 miles between Jodebo Road south of the town and the...	OK	2.5 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Country Aire Trail The Country Aire Trail is a short multi-use trail in the City of Broken Arrow, outside of Tulsa. The trail connects residences and parks on the west side of the city. A neighborhood park at the...	OK	0.8 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Creek Turnpike Trail The Creek Turnpike Trail parallels the Creek Turnpike between Riverside Parkway (south of E 96th St.) and Memorial Road. The urban trail is an important travel corridor for pedestrians and cyclists...	OK	4.1 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
	Eagle Lake Trail (OK) Eagle Lake Trail is a 2-mile paved pathway stretching from Del City to Eastern Avenue in neighboring Oklahoma City. This short riverside trail, with a few extensions, could connect some of the...	OK	2 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	2 reviews
	Fry Creek Trail The Fry Creek Trail runs for 2 scenic miles in Bixby, Oklahoma. The trail parallels Fry Creek from the Arkansas River to the large LifeChurch.tv campus near the Tulsa city limits. A variety of animals...	OK	2 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Haikey Creek Trail The Haikey Creek Trail is a short neighborhood path in Broken Arrow, not far from Tulsa. The trail winds along a densely-wooded corridor adjacent to Haikey Creek. A small reservoir near the trail’s...	OK	0.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Hefner-Overholser Trail The Hefner-Overholser Trail offers a convenient connection between two of Oklahoma City's popular reservoirs. To explore these lakes, you can hop on the Bert Cooper Trails at the northern trailhead or...	OK	5.3 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Jenks Aquarium Trail The Jenks Aquarium Trail runs 2.25 miles between Jenks Pedestrian Bridge (near 96th Street and Riverside Parkway) and just west of Elm Street. The trail offers beautiful views of the Arkansas River...	OK	2.25 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	KATY Trail (Tulsa) The KATY Trail runs between the northwest edge of downtown Tulsa and the suburb of Sand Springs. You can continue over the bridge to Prattville just south of the Arkansas River. Mile markers appear...	OK	8.1 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
	Kameoka Trail Stillwater, Oklahoma is home to this multifaceted hike-and-bike trail, which is named after its Japanese sister city. The trail is an invitation to residents to get outside and enjoy the natural and...	OK	6.2 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
	Katy Trail (Oklahoma City) Oklahoma City’s Katy Trail begins at Deep Fork Creek, near Interstate 44 and Grand Boulevard, and follows the roadway south along portions of an abandoned railroad. Those with an interest in trains...	OK	6.3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	3 reviews

Accordion

LaFortune Trail The LaFortune Trail forms a loop around LaFortune Park in the southeastern neighborhoods of Tulsa. The trail includes numerous access points as well as connections to the park's recreational...	OK	3.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	1 reviews
Lake Overholser East Trail Built in 1919, Lake Overholser is Oklahoma City's oldest reservoir. The scenic Lake Overholser East Trail closely follows its eastern shore and offers boat ramps, fishing piers and picnic areas. A...	OK	2.5 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
Lake Stanley Draper Trail Lake Stanley Draper is a reservoir located in southeast Oklahoma, one of three in the city. In addition to water-based recreation activities like fishing, waterskiing and boating, the lake also boasts...	OK	13.5 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Legacy Trail (OK) The Legacy Trail runs 1.5 miles through the heart of Norman, Oklahoma. The walking and biking path parallels an active BNSF railroad, making it what is known as a rail-with-trail. The northern half of...	OK	1.5 mi	Concrete	1 reviews
Liberty Trail The Liberty Trail runs for 9.5 miles between New Orleans Street (101st Street) by Northeastern State University and where it meets the Mingo Trail near Creek Turnpike and Mingo Valley Expressway. The...	OK	9.5 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
Midland Valley Trail The Midland Valley Trail cuts more than 3 miles across neighborhoods adjacent to downtown Tulsa on an abandoned Midland Valley Railroad corridor. Highlights along the trail include Maple Park and...	OK	3.3 mi	Concrete	5 reviews
Mingo Trail The Mingo Trail comprises two separate segments in the city of Tulsa. The northern segment runs 5 miles between 41st Street and I-244 where the paved trail dead ends. The best access is from Hicks...	OK	8.7 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
Newblock Park Trail Newblock Park Trail runs for 1.5 miles between US 412/64/Sand Springs Expressway at N. 25th W. and Southwest Boulevard (11th Street bridge). The trail links the Riverparks trail system (West Bank and...	OK	1.5 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Oklahoma River Trails The Oklahoma River Trails provide a smooth, level pathway through downtown Oklahoma City free of motorized vehicle crossings. The tree-lined trails follow the north and south banks of their namesake,...	OK	13 mi	Asphalt	7 reviews
Old Frisco Trail The Old Frisco Trail begins on the south end of Poteau, the county seat of eastern Oklahoma's Le Flore County, not far from the state's border with Arkansas. Most of the trail has a crushed stone...	OK	6.5 mi	Dirt, Grass, Gravel	12 reviews
Osage Prairie Trail The Osage Prairie Trail follows the corridor of the old Midland Valley Rail. The trail links Oklahoma State University in Tulsa with the town of Skiatook to the north. The trail is lighted in places...	OK	14.5 mi	Asphalt	15 reviews
Pathfinder Parkway Pathfinder Parkway meanders through eastern Bartlesville, connecting several parks, schools, and the Eastland Shopping Center. The trail follows the Caney River and Turkey Creek, and a highlight of...	OK	8.9 mi	Asphalt	8 reviews
Peoria Trail The Peoria Trail is a short multi-use trail that serves the northern neighborhoods of the City of Tulsa. The trail paralles N. Peoria Avenue for its entire route, hence its name. The pathway provides...	OK	1.3 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Railroad Pass Trail Railroad Pass Trail travels 2-miles west and east and over 10 blocks through the town of Enid on the southern end. The route is nestled within the large town making it easily accessible and is nearby...	OK	3.4 mi	Concrete	1 reviews
River City Trail (OK) The River City Trail is a short multi-use trail that runs through River City Park in the City of Sand Springs, just west of Tulsa. The trail provides access to the park's numerous recreational fields...	OK	1.8 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Riverparks East Bank Trail Note: A portion of the Riverparks East Bank Trail between 27th Street and 35th Street is closed, while the stretch south of 81st Street is open but impacted by construction activities related to...	OK	10.4 mi	Asphalt	7 reviews
Riverparks West Bank Trail The Riverparks West Bank Trail runs northsouth along the west bank of the Arkansas River through Tulsa. The popular pathway runs 8 miles between Southwest Boulevard (11th St. bridge) and 71st Street....	OK	8 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Riverwalk Trail (Bixby) The Bixby Trail runs through its namesake town southeast of Tulsa. The trail travels between E. 131st Street and N. Riverview Drive, the latter of which is south of the river. The trail parallels...	OK	2.1 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Skelly Bypass Neighborhood Trail The short Skelly Bypass Neighborhood Trail runs through a residential area just outside of the Tulsa Promenade Shopping Center. The trail parallels E. Skelly Drive and Interstate 44, but a noise...	OK	0.6 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
South Grand Trail The South Grand Trail provides a 10-mile journey through the heart of Oklahoma City with an eclectic mix of industrial, commercial and residential views. The horseshoe-shaped trail begins and ends on...	OK	10.5 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	4 reviews
Spring Creek Trail (OK) The Spring Creek Trail provides a dose of natural beauty and tranquility just off the busy interstates that run through the suburban community of Edmond, Oklahoma. Currently stretching about 2.5 miles...	OK	2.5 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Stone Mill Private Park Trail The Stone Mill Private Park Trail is a short trail in the City of Broken Arrow, southeast of Tulsa. The trail serves the residential communities not far from the Floral Haven Memorial Gardens,...	OK	0.6 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Tisdale Expressway Trail The Tisdale Expressway Trail is a short multi-use trail that parallels a portion of the L.L. Tisdale Parkway in Tulsa. The trail curves with the highway through woodlands along the Osage–Tulsa county...	OK	0.9 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
West River Trail (OK) Water is the common theme of the 7.5 mile West River Trail in southwest Oklahoma City. The paved trail runs along the North Canadian River, connecting Lake Overholser to the south bank of the Oklahoma...	OK	7.5 mi	Concrete	5 reviews
Will Rogers Trail Will rogers Trail is an urban, non-motorized, multi-use pathway in Oklahoma City. The trail, together with the West River Trail and the planned Lake Draper Trail, are part of a wider initiative to...	OK	8.1 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	3 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Creek Turnpike Trail

Great running trail

December, 2021 by fpndx5cbsp

Versatile, can be a short 4 mile run or make it a half marathon run (or more) as it connects to the River Park trails. Wooded at parts and sometimes a little loud bc proximity to the highway but pleasant and pretty. Some hills sprinkled in but otherwise flat; beware of narrow paths and bikers going too fast and the occasional close call of being clotheslined by dog leashes lol.

KATY Trail (Tulsa)

Trail conditiin good- straightandflat. Easy ride but not very scenic and the traffic noise from the adjacent highway made it less enjoyable

October, 2021 by mariangarcia72

Trail conditiin good- straightandflat. Easy ride but not very scenic and the traffic noise from the adjacent highway made it less enjoyable

Bricktown Canal Trail

FOR PEDESTRIANS ONLY?

October, 2021 by thejake91739

We experienced a small portion of the Bricktown Canal Trail on a quiet, pedestrian-free morning in early October. I stress "pedestrian free" since we did not see or pass a single pedestrian on this designated Pedestrian Only pathway. (It's my understanding that the Canal Trail is the downtown hotspot at night when the restaurants and bars are packed.)

FULL DISCLOSURE: Even though the trail is designated for pedestrians only, we utilized a very small pedestrian-free segment of the Canal Trail on our bikes.

I suppose the trail is perfect for tourists wandering around Bricktown seeing the sights and wanting to get in some steps, and for the evening revelers as well, but it's way too short for anyone thinking about biking it UNLESS you combine it with other routes and downtown sites which is precisely what we did.

We took advantage of Ryan's expertise and his rideOKC.com to pedal around on his Art and Architecture Tour. This was truly the way for us to enhance our knowledge about the history of the city and state, and its people, culture, monuments, and art. His routes through the city were safe, and it was definitely the way for a couple of sixty-somethings from SoCal to familiarize themselves with the various downtown sections of OKC and its Bricktown Canal Trail!

Accordion

Riverparks East Bank Trail

Awesome Trail

October, 2021 by gmsully

Have been riding this trail for years and thoroughly enjoy it every time. My wife and I were in Tulsa in late June so it was hot but with proper hydration, an easy ride with lots of shaded areas to help maintain comfort. Highly recommended for beginners and experienced riders alike. With all the connections to multiple trails, more than enough to satisfy one's desire for longer rides if you have the time to play. Stop by the Gathering Place as it is a wonderful area for kids. Will be back!!

West River Trail (OK)

Better than no trail

September, 2021 by knowingmotherdoula

The pros: felt safe, not crowded, convenient location, relatively wide and flat, good graffiti

The cons: very hot and sunny, not scenic, industrial with construction and service truck parking lots, lots of stinky smells including the North Canadian River, can hear the roar of the highway

Spring Creek Trail (OK)

recommend

September, 2021 by alexusenloe

Nice pavement, a bench every once in a while, and beautiful green views. Really enjoy jogging this path. Not many people which is great and adds to the solitude.

Katy Trail (Oklahoma City)

Great!

September, 2021 by sandrad3987

The trail is well kept and nice. I only saw two other bikers. I wish it was longer or connected to other routes. I'll def bike it again.

Eagle Lake Trail (OK)

eagle lake trail

June, 2021 by reta_gibbens

Nice little trail to ride bikes on.

Spring Creek Trail (OK)

Very nice!

April, 2021 by benjamin13

Smooth pavement with clearly marked lanes for pedestrians and things with wheels. Nice inclines/declines. Entering the trailhead by Integris is a little bit confusing as you have to travel through the Integris parking lot to get to the trailhead parking area. Signs are clearly marked though. Highly recommended!

Oklahoma River Trails

D. Baehler

January, 2021 by dalvinbaehler

The trails have just been resurfaced.{January 2021} Very nice and safe

Osage Prairie Trail

Not too bad!

December, 2020 by pxh3uperrg

This was my first ride on the trail, started at the OSU campus, went to Skiatook took a small rest then came back. Bridge is still out but found a nice “sidewalk” to make the detour. Wasn’t expecting greatness but it was nice for a long ride(32 miles)!

Centennial Trail (OK)

Sweet Surprise

October, 2020 by heather132

Nice trail with brand new asphalt through mostly wooded landscape. It is not a loop but a short ride down Main Street and through the Depot District joins the two ends. Could use a litter pick up in spots but sadly what trail anymore doesn’t?

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