Local Trails
Riverside Trails
Trails are the heart and soul of River Parks, the defining feature weaving together the public spaces that comprise Tulsa’s outdoor riverfront park system, with connections to other regional trails. Most of River Parks’ east bank trails, covering nine miles from 11th Street near downtown Tulsa, south to 101st Street, feature pedestrian and cycling lanes separated by a median.
River Parks’ west bank trail extends from 11th Street/Southwest Boulevard, south to 71st Street and the Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area. The west bank trail features markings to delineate cycling and pedestrian lanes. All of the trails are open for non-motorized use and are lighted except during curfew hours, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Creek Turnpike Trail
The Creek Turnpike Trail stretches from 96th & Riverside to Memorial Road and runs parallel to the Creek Turnpike. This trail has some moderately difficult climbs and descents, as it follows the grade separated crossings at many of the intersections with arterial roads.
Turkey Mountain
Turkey Mountain offers miles of winding dirt trails and two large ponds, features that date back long before the land was acquired for public usage. The main parking lot, restroom and trailhead are located at 67th and South Elwood. Nearby are three covered pavilions that are available on a first-come, first-served basis, plus children’s climbing boulders.
Turkey Mountain is intentionally maintained in a wilderness state to offer a challenging recreational experience in contrast to the miles of mostly flat trails and manicured park areas elsewhere along the riverfront.
LaFortune Park
The paved trail is 3.2 miles (certified) and loops around the 270-acre park. There is ample parking and numerous entry points to the trail. Water and restrooms are accessible around the trail.
Keystone Ancient Forest
Keystone Ancient Forest is a 1,380-acre nature preserve with more than 10 miles of dirt trails and a paved loop that is 3/5 of a mile. The cross timbers forest in Sand Springs harbors 500-year-old cedar and 300-year-old post oak trees, with views of Keystone Lake. The Ancient Forest is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays.
Lubell Park
Lubell Park Trails are a beginner-friendly multiuse trail system built on a 2.2-mile loop amid 40 acres of woods in west Tulsa. The trails are adaptive mountain bike friendly and also have an optional 850-foot jump line and set of wooden skill features. Hikers and trail runners are welcome.
Bales Park
Bales Park Trails are a multiuse trail system on 65 acres in west Tulsa that features four bike trails, which range from beginner to intermediate levels. Hikers and trail runners are welcome.