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Running trails in Oklahoma
274 trails across 56 cities in Oklahoma, with the most in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Broken Arrow — including 44 paved, 17 loops, 39 shaded, and 2 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the Oklahoma trails below.
Cities in Oklahoma
Every city and town in Oklahoma with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Oklahoma City
- Tulsa
- Broken Arrow
- Edmond
- Lawton
- Bartlesville
- Enid
- Ponca City
- Moore
- Sand Springs
- Stillwater
- Altus
- Muskogee
- Norman
- Yukon
- Durant
- Okmulgee
- Tahlequah
- Choctaw
- Claremore
- Jenks
- McAlester
- Owasso
- Ardmore
- Bixby
- Duncan
- Midwest City
- Sapulpa
- Bethany
- Chickasha
- El Reno
- Elk City
- Guthrie
- Shawnee
- Woodward
- Atoka
- Coweta
- Del City
- Glenpool
- Guymon
- Indiahoma
- Mustang
- Newcastle
- Weatherford
- Ada
- Blanchard
- Catoosa
- Checotah
- Collinsville
- Fort Gibson
- Hulbert
- Lone Wolf
- Miami
- Oologah
- Sperry
- Wister
Notable running trails in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-Oklahoma ranking →
Gathering Place
4.8 ★★★★★ 13,208 reviews
Riverfront park featuring an adventure playground, a sensory garden, a picnic area, eateries & more.
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,724 reviews
Habitat for bison, elk & wild turkey with nature trails, hunting, fishing, camping & rock climbing.
Bricktown River Walk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,983 reviews
Landscaped park around the Bricktown Canal featuring walking trails, outdoor art & restaurants.
Mohawk Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,153 reviews
Sprawling park with hiking & walking trails, plus a zoo, The Oxley Nature Center & a golf course.
Scissortail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,903 reviews
Lively space including gardens, a lake & playground, also home to a farmers' market & concerts.
Lake Thunderbird State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 3,251 reviews
2 marinas, swim beaches, a nature center & trails anchor this recreational area & campground.
Overholser Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,985 reviews
Built in 1919, this reservoir features a historic dam, boat ramps, a fishing pier & a pavilion.
Turkey Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,851 reviews
Hilly, forested park featuring jogging, biking & horseback riding trails, plus restrooms.
Martin Park Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,711 reviews
Park with trails through woods & grassland, plus amenities including a playground & nature center.
Lake Murray State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,742 reviews
The state's largest park offering a lodge, stables, trails, boating, golf & an area for ATV driving.
Mount Scott
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,541 reviews
Mountainous area for hiking and photography, along with scenic vistas and a 360° view.
Honor Heights Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,564 reviews
122-acre arboretum & botanical garden offering trails, a recreational area & an azalea festival.
Riverwalk Crossing
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,524 reviews
Lifestyle center on the Arkansas River and Muscogee (Creek) Nation reservation, with shopping, dining, live music, and a trail system.
Chisholm Trail Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,324 reviews
Landscaped getaway with serene walking trails, rentable gazebos & a popular Christmas event.
Elmer Thomas Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,348 reviews
This park features a playground, a splash pad, a covered picnic area, restrooms, a pond & more.
Keystone State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,309 reviews
Lake-centered nature area with fishing, camping, furnished cabins & a seasonal restaurant.
Sequoyah State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,037 reviews
Boating, golfing, horeseback riding & more at an expansive lake & forested area.
Stars And Stripes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,043 reviews
This park with a lake boasts a patriotic-themed playground plus baseball fields & a trail.
Buck Thomas Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,871 reviews
Expansive, nearly 130-acre park featuring a playground, fishing, a walking trail & more.
E.C. Hafer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,789 reviews
Sizable park with a volleyball court, small fishing pond, trails & playgrounds, plus grassy areas.
Wild Horse Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,790 reviews
Large park with rock climbing, baseball diamonds, a pool, playground, trails, fitness center & more.
Earlywine Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,729 reviews
99-acre facility offering golf, tennis courts, sports fields, a playground & a water park.
Quartz Mountain State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,691 reviews
Designated areas for nature-based activities including hiking, boating, camping, fishing & swimming.
Dolese Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,594 reviews
A disc-golf course, baseball fields & walking trails are available at this municipal park.
Joe B. Barnes Regional Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,561 reviews
Water- and wildlife-filled, family-friendly park, with picnic tables, sports fields and walking trails.
Shannon Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews
Popular park featuring a playground and a splash pad, plus a disc golf course and volleyball court.
Little River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,481 reviews
Family-friendly park with a splash park, a playground and a pirate ship.
Bluff Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,438 reviews
Dirt & paved hiking & biking trails wind through a wooded glen, with 3 covered picnic pavilions.
Boomer Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,355 reviews
Waterfront park with fishing, boating & amenities such as a disc-golf course, splash pad & trails.
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Oklahoma trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in Oklahoma
- Best running trails in Oklahoma — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 17 in Oklahoma come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 2 in Oklahoma are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 39 in Oklahoma keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 38 in Oklahoma have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 131 in Oklahoma, and 34 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 73 in Oklahoma have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 91 in Oklahoma you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 36 in Oklahoma are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 111 in Oklahoma runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in Oklahoma
- Trails with Restrooms
- Scenic Running Trails
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Shaded Running Trails
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Trails with Mile Markers
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)