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In the state of Oklahoma, you will find many beautiful state parks that serve as biking trails that are well kept and ideal for people of all skill levels. What is great is that these trails are easy to get to no matter where in the state you may live. Here are some well-known biking trials to check out in Oklahoma.

The Arcadia Lake Trail in Arcadia is one of the more popular biking trails in Oklahoma for beginners. This is a six mile out and back trail that has several side trails that all eventually merge so you don’t have to worry about getting lost. It is mostly singletrack and a gentle ride with no difficult technical challenges so it is a good trail for a family outing. The trail goes past ponds and through a creek that gets deep at times. During dry spells part of the trail turns into deep sand that can make going pretty tough.

Lake McMurty Trails near Stillwater provide plenty of variation and challenge to the intermediate level biker. There are four trails here; each one is about eight miles long and hug the lake. One of the trails is the official racing course for the local biking club. That club along with another from Oklahoma State University keep the trail well maintained making this an excellent choice for bikers near the Oklahoma City area.

At Greenleaf State Park by Braggs, an eighteen-mile loop trail is meant for the advanced biker. This is a challenging trail with many technical parts, so get ready to face slippery rocks, extreme climbs and zooming descents along with an awesome workout. Bikers with less experience should split off at the lake, take the out and back trail to Mary’s cove.

Turkey Mountain located in Tulsa has biking trails for riders of all skill levels. Many trails begin at the top of Turkey Mountain and go off in many directions. There are a lot of steep climbs and descents in addition to the rocky terrain. Some trails offer extreme technical challenges while others are short and easier.

Bluff Creek Trail in Oklahoma City is the perfect place for people that want to escape from the city and do some biking. A three and one half mile loop trail is mostly a single track. Everyone can enjoy this trail because it goes through the woods and creek beds and it is not too difficult but still has many steep short climbs and descents.

Roman Nose State Park by Watonga, Oklahoma offers many biking trails that you can enjoy. Some of them are very challenging, so be prepared. There are many trails to pick from, which makes these trails ideal for bikers of all skill levels. The trails are well used, so you will not have to be concerned about getting lost. You will see lovely scenery and sometimes share these trails with hikers and horseback riders. Some of the trail is covered by the forest, while other parts go through open prairie. It is advisable to stay off the trails right after a rainfall because they get very muddy.

No matter where you may live, even if it is in a large city like Tulsa or Oklahoma City, you are close to an exciting biking trail adventure in Oklahoma. When you want to have fun after a week of being cooped up in the office, go and enjoy the outdoors, so grab your bike and race to the bike trails where you can experience the loveliness of nature and get some exercise while you’re are it!

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