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Elk Mountain Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 193 Google reviews · Running trail in Indiahoma, Oklahoma · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Elk Mountain 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.
Park featuring a kid-friendly hiking trail with scenic views.
What runners say about Elk Mountain Trail
“Awesome trail… moderate to difficult because of rocky trail… great views from top… little muddy in some patches because of rain but thats nothing.”
“The trail was pretty easy to follow, however, I did lose the trail on the way down simply because I wasn’t paying attention.”
Loved the Charon Garden Trail hike! It was rated Hard and for good reason. Not a hike for the family, definitely need experience in hiking and conserving energy to get through the full trail down and back. In total it took about 3 hours with stops at the postage falls, and treasure lake.
This is a very popular trail in the park, parking was full so had to park my car further, this is a moderate trail and it’s not very long, at few points it was challenging. Best park about it is the view and the abundance of nature and beauty you experience. I highly recommend it
Elk Mounika Trail…!!!One of the best hikes In Oklahoma Elk Mountain is one of the tallest granite peaks in the beautiful Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Its summit is at 2,270 feet, and the Elk Mountain Trail allows hikers to be able to view the Charon Garden Wilderness and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife
The trail was so beautiful that I can’t even describe. There were huge rocks on the top and so many wildflowers. Felt like I’m on the different side and the view was amazing.
Trail conditions & character
“The views are amazing the woods are refreshingly good enjoyed the shade saw plenty of wildlife had a wonderful time here had bathrooms and picnic tables”
“Awesome trail… moderate to difficult because of rocky trail… great views from top… little muddy in some patches because of rain but thats nothing.”
“This is a very popular trail in the park, parking was full so had to park my car further, this is a moderate trail and it’s not very long, at few points it was challenging.”
“The views are amazing the woods are refreshingly good enjoyed the shade saw plenty of wildlife had a wonderful time here had bathrooms and picnic tables”
Plan your run at Elk Mountain Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefws.gov
- Phone+1 580-429-3222
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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