Best Hiking Trails in Tulsa

Turkey Mountain is an important landmark on Tulsa’s riverfront. The trail is a public park encompassing hundreds of rugged, wooded acres. The trail is generally considered an easy trail route. The elevation gain of the trail is 78 feet to 994 feet. The forest and mountain are a great example of a cross-timber area representing the Great Plains and the Ozark Plateau transition. Turkey Mountain is used for most recreational purposes, such as hiking, walking, and running, with other mountain biking and horseback riding. A recent survey has given that it is a regional and national attraction with documented evidence. The wilderness has two large lakes and several miles of winding dirt trails. Turkey Mountain is purposefully held in a wilderness state to provide a challenging recreational experience. The miles of mostly flat trails and manicured park areas along the riverfront provide a demanding recreational experience.

Mohawk Park, with 3,300 acres, is Tulsa's largest park and one of the country's largest municipal parks. The large park was built as part of a public works project in 1924 that pumped drinking water from the Spavinaw Dam to Tulsa. The park's more than 800 acres include the Oxley Nature Centre, which offers hiking and picnics, a 5-acre marsh with a 600-foot boardwalk and observation tower, and 9+ miles of trails. Hands-on exhibits, an observation beehive, bathrooms, and drinking water are available at the interpretative center. There are also plenty of animals and waterfowl in the neighborhood, as well as the Tulsa Zoo and the Mohawk Park Golf Course, a 36-hole disc golf course, multiple CCC-era picnic shelters, a polo field, and miles of horse trails.

Oxley Nature Center is one of the leading hiking trails in Tulsa. The park has an 804-acre wildlife sanctuary with over 9 miles of trails in a lush bottomland forest. The visitor Center has hands-on displays and a nature viewing area. The elevation gain of the trail is 6 feet. The trail is loop type. The Nature Center is a beautiful place to experience Tulsa area wildlife. Hiking trails are mostly wheelchair and stroller accessible. Paths allow access to the Nature Center's forests, fields, and wetlands. There is a children's section featuring immersive exhibits and an indoor viewing of a live beehive. Dogs are not allowed on this hiking trail. Gift shop, Family Restrooms, and touchless bottle filler available.