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Lake Hefner
4.7 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lake Hefner yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Lake Hefner
“Beautiful lake a lot of places to fish good fishing catfish, strippers crappie bass .”
“It’s pretty peaceful and the scenery is much better than some fast food place or parking lot to eat your lunch.”
Great memories here at this lake. Learning how to sail a boat from a 7 footer to an 14 footer. 10 mile walking trail all the way around the lake. RC airport for those who like to fly. Good fishing spots all over.
Good place for a walk or bike ride. Felt safe during the day friendly people out enjoying the lake and animals.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful lake a lot of places to fish good fishing catfish, strippers crappie bass .”
“It’s pretty peaceful and the scenery is much better than some fast food place or parking lot to eat your lunch.”
“Portal potties in the area, but no actual restrooms, Great Lake to kayak and fishing.”
Plan your run at Lake Hefner
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteokc.gov
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