Boasting an elevation gain of 2000 feet, there’s a lot of climbing to be done, but you’ll also enjoy so much fun here. The trail is best ridden in the winter season. During summer, riding is almost impossible, as the place is overgrown, and ticks make the place unbearable. Rock Creek Multi-Use TrailĪlso known as ‘The Whole Enchilada,’ the T-Bird-The Entire Taco is located in Lake Thunderbird State Park and has five trails, the Red, Blue, Gold, Green, and Yellow. The trails should not be ridden after rainfall or when the soil is wet as the mud becomes sticky and difficult to navigate. As there are several cactus plants along the route, tire sealant is an excellent accessory to have. Suitable for strong beginners and intermediate bikers, the trail features some of the best terrains for building skills.
Switchback Trail runs for approximately 2 miles before joining up with the Mesa Loop. Midway through the route, the trail gives a great view of Watonga Lake and its environs. Both sections are almost similar, with rock gardens and grueling climbs, and complimentary downhill. The Mesa loop is further divided into two portions, the Lower Mesa Loop, which can be ridden counterclockwise, and the Upper Mesa Loop, which is ridden clockwise. The Mess Loop runs for almost a mile before intersecting the Switchback Trail. The trail has two sections, the Mesa Loop and the Switchback Trail. Although the ride is considerably short, there is enough scenery that makes the trails a must ride. Located in the Roman Nose Park, the trail consists of 9 miles of single-track, mixed with rock gardens and abrupt up hills. Advanced and Intermediate riders frequent the trails often. Races are held here often, the most popular being the tour de dirt race. The other routes in this location include Scorpion Strut, a flowy and challenging trail flowing through the woods, Road Runner, Black Snake Boogie, Road Runner, where the big rocks are found, and Black Snake Boogie with its quick climbs and easy path. The Bobcat Beat is a more comfortable 1-mile ride that meanders through wooded areas and a giant artificial berm and ends on the double track leading to Scorpion Strut.
Beginners would find that the terrain is harsh. The Lizard Lane is tough singletrack coursing through rock gardens and a moon-shaped slab rock. The next challenge is the Lizard Lane/Bobcat Beat-this is one trail, divided into two. The maze is a 4-mile workout with lots of strenuous hills. Beginning from the trailhead at Muskrat Maze, is a zig-zag portion going around big rocks. Not built for beginners, the ride is crammed with areas that will test the rider’s bike handling skills to the limit, although there are bypasses for bikers not willing to navigate such regions. Located in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the trail is a 7.2-mile long singletrack path that features a fast-flowing track intertwined with technical spots. Lake Lawtonka Trailsīuilt in 2015 as an intermediate to difficult trail, this Lake Ponca trail network is unforgiving and has mostly rocky terrain. A favorite of locals in the area, riding the trails gives a different experience every time. Complete beginners and intermediate bikers who are not so confident in their skill levels would do well to avoid these trails. The Turkey Mountain Park Trails are more suited for advanced riders obsessed with tackling rugged terrains. The natural and artificial obstacles, however, will keep any biker alert. The northern part is relatively easier to navigate, with mostly flat terrain and very little elevation gain. Steep climbs and trails interweaved that make it difficult not to get lost can be found on the western section of this trail. Running on both sides of the city’s power lines, the tracks here are technical and risky.Ī favorite trail system in the area, bikers frequent here for the diverse terrain and the feel that you can never really conquer the trails here. Situated in the Tulsa City area, Turkey Mountain Park has some of the most challenging trails you can find in Oklahoma.
They include the Arbuckle Mountains, the Ozark Mountains, The Ouachita Mountains, and the Wichita Mountains. There are four major mountain ranges in Oklahoma, which is good news for the biker. The state’s highest point is the Black Mesa peaking at 4,973 feet. It is surrounded to the north by Kansas, to the northeast by Missouri, to the northwest by Colorado, and the south and west by Texas, Known by its nickname ‘The Sooner State,’ the state has a wide range of terrains-mountain ranges, mesas, Great Plains, and wooded areas. Oklahoma ranks as 20th in the list of America’s largest states. So we have decided to compile a list of Oklahoma’s finest mountain biking trails and their points of attraction. With so little information about trails and their availability at specific periods, this can be a real challenge. The mountain biker’s ultimate excuse is-not knowing which trail to ride and when to ride.
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