Diverse Landscape
Oklahoma is one of only four states with more than 10 ecoregions and features the nation’s most diverse landscape per square mile, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Each of Oklahoma’s 11 ecoregions have distinct features, providing homes for a variety of wildlife, from pronghorn antelope and bison to nearly 500 species of birds.
Diverse Hiking Trails
Such diverse landscape makes Oklahoma a great hiking destination, and there are beautiful hiking trails across the state at all levels of difficulty. Check out TravelOK.com’s list of popular beginner-level trails, intermediate-level trails, and expert-level trails.
Another great resource for finding hiking trails throughout the state is AllTrails.
Beautiful Hiking Trails in Southeastern Oklahoma
Southeastern Oklahoma is one of the most beautiful areas in the state for hiking. Here are a few destinations in the area with great hiking trails and breathtaking scenery:
- Beavers Bend State Park- Broken Bow
Beavers Bend has five nature trails and approximately 12 miles of hiking trails. Visit the OFS website for a map of all the trails in the park and more information about the length and level of difficulty of each.
The park’s David L. Boren Trail is one of the best hiking trails in Oklahoma. This expert-level trail has four major trail heads that wind through forested terrain, with beautiful views of the Mountain Fork River along the way.
- Robbers Cave State Park – Wilburton
Another popular hiking destination is the Robbers Cave Trail System, which features multiple trails that vary in difficulty.
One of the intermediate-level trails there is Rough Canyon, which features rocky terrain and winds through pine trees, around ponds, and through unique rock formations including “Robbers Cave”.
- Horsethief Springs Trail- Heavener
The Horsethief Springs Trail is a very popular expert-level trail located near the Talimena Scenic Drive that winds through a variety of tree species and streams. Beginning at Cedar Lake, the trail connects to the Ouachita National Recreation Trail to form an 11-mile loop of beautiful scenery. Click here for a map and more information.
Oklahoma is a great hiking destination, and the southeastern part of the state is especially beautiful, where the Ouachita mountains have been attracting hikers for years. A to Z is surrounded by these beautiful trails that put hikers in awe, so come stay at the ranch and hike the nearby trails that will have you “ooh-ing” and “ahh-ing” from beginning to end.
