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Dale Covington Exercise Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in McAlester, Oklahoma · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
1 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Dale Covington Exercise Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Dale Covington Exercise Trail — running trail in McAlester, OK, photo 1
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1 miOpen 24h

What runners say about Dale Covington Exercise Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The walking track is very nice and it is a beautiful day for a walk 🚶‍♂️. The only bad thing is both bathroom facilities were locked even though it was after 11 am.

★★★★☆ — Theresa , Mar 2022

It's just a plain ole good running track plus good people live around the track

★★★★★ — Ben , Oct 2018

I enjoy walking this Trail early in the morning. It's better than Roty Park Tail

★★★★★ — Jeremy , Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 reviews →

Plan your run at Dale Covington Exercise Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Dale Covington Exercise Trail

1107 S Strong Blvd, McAlester, OK 74501

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.