Now that 2016 is soon coming to a close, it’s time to think of being fit and healthy for a new year. You could join a gym, but why walk on a treadmill when Oklahoma has so many gorgeous, picturesque trails? Oklahomans aren’t afraid of a little cold – get out there in the fresh air and hike these 10 trails that are wonderful in the winter.
- Lake Hefner
blueathena27/flickr If you’re lucky enough to live in or near Oklahoma City, you can take the walking path right around Lake Hefner.
- Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Chickasaw National Recreation Area/Facebook The Antelope and Buffalo Springs trail is an easy 1.2-mile hike that starts at the Travertine Nature Center.
- Quartz Mountain Nature Park
Jon M./TripAdvisor This beautiful park is often busy and crowded in the summer; hike around in the winter when crowds are scarce and peace and quiet is abundant.
- Black Mesa State Park
centibot/TripAdvisor You’ll find plenty of year-round recreation at Black Mesa State Park. You can even hike to the state’s highest point - 4,973 feet.
- Robbers Cave State Park
Robbers Cave State Park/Facebook This 8,246-acre park is just full of hiking trails.
- Turner Falls
CameliaTWU/flickr How about a frozen waterfall?
- Quanah Parker Lake
OphirB/TripAdvisor Take a walk along the dam for a beautiful view like this.
- Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area
OakleyOriginals/flickr Get away from it all - and still be in Tulsa! 300 acres of wilderness and trails await.
What’s your favorite winter activity? Take a look at this winter scenic drive!
blueathena27/flickr
If you’re lucky enough to live in or near Oklahoma City, you can take the walking path right around Lake Hefner.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area/Facebook
The Antelope and Buffalo Springs trail is an easy 1.2-mile hike that starts at the Travertine Nature Center.
Jon M./TripAdvisor
This beautiful park is often busy and crowded in the summer; hike around in the winter when crowds are scarce and peace and quiet is abundant.
centibot/TripAdvisor
You’ll find plenty of year-round recreation at Black Mesa State Park. You can even hike to the state’s highest point - 4,973 feet.
Robbers Cave State Park/Facebook
This 8,246-acre park is just full of hiking trails.
CameliaTWU/flickr
How about a frozen waterfall?
OphirB/TripAdvisor
Take a walk along the dam for a beautiful view like this.
OakleyOriginals/flickr
Get away from it all - and still be in Tulsa! 300 acres of wilderness and trails await.
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