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Sutton Wilderness Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,091 Google reviews · Running trail in Norman, Oklahoma · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sutton Wilderness Trail Park'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.
Picturesque natural area featuring a lake, unpaved woodland hiking trails & a wooden gazebo.
What runners say about Sutton Wilderness Trail Park
“Absolutely love this place, it’s clean and wildlife are not messed with.”
“Beautiful hiking trail that goes off in a few different directions with well marked scenic turn arounds.”
“It was a great way to let the dogs run off some steam as we are "those" people who let their dogs run off leash until they meet up with other people on the trail.”
“Love the large amount of overarching trees that offered plenty of shade.”
“Easy hike with almost full shade when trees are leafed out.”
Awesome! Loved it! I was in town because I drove my daughter and her friend to Soonercon. I love to check out walking trails in new places. I wish I would have had more time and that it wasn't so hot, or I would have explored more. They've got disc golf too, I saw lots of people playing it. Nice lake with fishing too.
We went for a short hike today with our dogs. While the loop is only a 1.3 mile walk we turned it into a nice 2.3 "hike" by exploring almost every side trail we crossed. We even had an elevation of 53 feet! I know we did some climbing!
One and one third miles all the way around. Beautiful tree covered path. Some paved some pea gravel. Beautiful fishing pond in middle. Alternate paths for different scenery. Path leading to park on Rock creek and paths leading to dog park and soccer fields. Benches for resting throughout. No lights.
This park is a great place to check out! The trail is wide and flat, approximately 1.3 miles long. Easy hike with almost full shade when trees are leafed out. There is a pond and fishing is allowed. There is also a gazebo at the front.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful hiking trail that goes off in a few different directions with well marked scenic turn arounds.”
“A fair amount of parking although it can be hard to find a spot depending on when you go.”
“Path leading to park on Rock creek and paths leading to dog park and soccer fields.”
“Love the large amount of overarching trees that offered plenty of shade.”
“We typically stay on the paved paths for running but enjoyed this so much that we plan on exploring again, although it might wait until spring.”
“No restrooms but it does have a gazebo with benches to sit.”
“Clean, even paths, looks like the path is also wheelchair accessible.”
Plan your run at Sutton Wilderness Trail Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance1.3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenormanok.gov
- Phone(405) 366-5472
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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