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Welling Ridge Trails
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in Tahlequah, Oklahoma · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Welling Ridge Trails' 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.
What runners say about Welling Ridge Trails
“This is a beautiful, well maintained, well thought out trail system which is free to use.”
“It’s one of the most beautiful trail systems we’ve been on, and we’ve ridden several around NWA.”
“Good sized parking lot, well marked trail boundaries and obstacles flagged.”
“Very easy trail and so peaceful!”
“The land in the area is extremely rocky, and the trail builders did a great job of leveling an easy trail with such rocky terrain to work with.”
Very nice trail close to Tahlequah. Good sized parking lot, well marked trail boundaries and obstacles flagged. Good for mountain biking or hiking.
Beautiful early morning hike. Well built and maintained trail. Saw half a dozen whitetail deer. Will definitely return!
Beautiful trail. Hiked it today. Spent about three hours on the different trails. The Little Brother and Big Brother trails are very well marked. The Wildfire trail was not marked as well but they all hook up so no worries. Trails are very visible. I saw deer, squirrels, chipmunks and a gorgeous Pileated Woodpecker.
Kinda rocky but really pretty out in the woods. I think it's 2 miles of trail to hike.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s one of the most beautiful trail systems we’ve been on, and we’ve ridden several around NWA.”
“The initial 2 miles surprisingly do not have much elevation change.”
“Clean, well maintained even with my spastic dog.”
“The land in the area is extremely rocky, and the trail builders did a great job of leveling an easy trail with such rocky terrain to work with.”
“I had knee replacement 6 months ago and was able to complete the little brother loop but, I plan to return to concur the other 2 loops.”
“The trail is nice and shaded the walk in and the parking lot would benefit a lot from some trees being planted if not for me for those that come after me.”
“Good sized parking lot, well marked trail boundaries and obstacles flagged.”
Plan your run at Welling Ridge Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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