Lace up your hiking boots and uncover breathtaking scenery on Oklahoma's extensive network of trails.
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Hiking

Hit the trails and hike Oklahoma to get a sense of our state’s diverse terrain and outdoor wonders. Whether you’re an expert hiker or just enjoy recreational hiking trails, Oklahoma offers outdoor recreation areas for every skill level. Oklahoma’s state parks offer thousands of miles of hiking trails amidst towering pines, along rocky ridges and across wide open prairie lands.

Go hiking among the granite boulders of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge where a variety of trails, from strenuous to beginner, lead you to the summit of peaks with names like Crab Eyes, Sunset Peak and Elk Mountain. Or, visit southeast Oklahoma where you can explore wetland habitats and follow hiking trails through mystical Cypress swamps. Try hiking in watchable wildlife areas where you can spot everything from birds to bison across Oklahoma.

We’re here to help you find hiking trails through your favorite types of outdoor areas whether you prefer woodlands, wildflower meadows or trekking along rippling creeks. Lace up your hiking boots, grab a water bottle and point your compass in any direction for Oklahoma hiking adventures.

 
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With such diverse outdoor recreation opportunities, how do you select from the 35 state parks in Oklahoma? This list of the top state park experiences in Oklahoma will help you find the perfect park for your outdoor escape. read more

If you're looking for a hiking experience that requires more than a casual commitment on your part, try these three expert-level paths. read more

Where best to stretch your legs? Here are three intermediate-level hiking trails good enough to break in those boots. read more

No matter your skill level, Nature & Outdoors Expert John Gifford says there is an Oklahoma hiking trail for you. read more

From the caves of Alabaster Caverns State Park to the sand dunes of Little Sahara State Park and the oasis of Boiling Springs, the state parks northwest Oklahoma serve up diverse landscapes for outdoor enthusiasts. read more

Lace up your hiking boots, grab your binoculars and head to the Oklahoma panhandle where you'll find a birding paradise - Black Mesa State Park and Nature Preserve. Over 100 species of birds are frequently spotted amidst the plateaus and junipers that dot this rugged landscape. read more




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