What’s the best way to truly appreciate Oklahoma’s natural beauty? Lace up your hiking boots and get out there! Here’s a short, easy trail that’s surrounded by stunning scenery.
The Redbud Valley Nature Preserve is just east of Tulsa.
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The best way to explore this pretty nature preserve is by taking the one mile long hiking trail that takes you through several types of terrain, including lush forest, upland plains, and immense limestone bluffs.
Hans Owens/Alltrails The trail starts right at the parking lot.
The trail is rough, but considered fairy easy for most hikers. You’ll gain just 101 feet in elevation during your hike.
Nathan Feller/Alltrails Some of the most difficult terrain on this trail is right at the beginning, when it climbs up a steep slope.
You’ll soon come to a fork in the trail. Choose either direction; they’ll both end up in the same spot.
Hans Owens/Alltrails The Woodland Fork is forested and shady, and is very lush and green during summer months.
The Prairie Fork doesn’t have many trees, but has plenty of interesting plants, and lots of cactus.
Kevin Bowles/Alltrails This terrain is more typical of a dry prairie.
When the forks meet, you’ll descend down into a ravine, which is very shady and cool.
Cindy Godfrey/Alltrails The moisture here allows for very thick vegetation, including some beautiful ferns.
There are several caves in the ravine, and limestone cliffs with rough, rugged surfaces.
Shawn Reeder/Alltrails
These immense cliffs and their little caves and depressions are fun to explore, especially for kids.
Sue Dyroff/Alltrails This hike is very kid-friendly, especially if your youngsters like to climb boulders.
In the spring, you’ll likely see quite a few wildflowers while hiking this trail.
Brad Emmons/Alltraild You’ll definitely want to bring a camera along - this entire hike is very scenic.
Access to the Redbud Valley Nature Preserve is free of charge.
Beth Weese/Alltrails The preserve is open Wednesday through Sunday, and the gates are open from 8 AM to 5 PM. For more information, visit the Redbud Valley Nature Preserve’s website.
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Hans Owens/Alltrails
The trail starts right at the parking lot.
Nathan Feller/Alltrails
Some of the most difficult terrain on this trail is right at the beginning, when it climbs up a steep slope.
The Woodland Fork is forested and shady, and is very lush and green during summer months.
Kevin Bowles/Alltrails
This terrain is more typical of a dry prairie.
Cindy Godfrey/Alltrails
The moisture here allows for very thick vegetation, including some beautiful ferns.
Shawn Reeder/Alltrails
Sue Dyroff/Alltrails
This hike is very kid-friendly, especially if your youngsters like to climb boulders.
Brad Emmons/Alltraild
You’ll definitely want to bring a camera along - this entire hike is very scenic.
Beth Weese/Alltrails
The preserve is open Wednesday through Sunday, and the gates are open from 8 AM to 5 PM. For more information, visit the Redbud Valley Nature Preserve’s website.
Here’s another hike in Oklahoma; this one takes you to the site of an old plane crash.
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