Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b)

Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
Overlook of Lake Tenkiller at Crappie Point. Tenkiller Ferry Dam is in the distance and to the left.

The Tenkiller Multi-Use Trail is an enjoyable multi-use paved trail at Tenkiller State Park in northwest Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It is a pleasant and easy walk through the front part of the park which heads to a pretty lake overlook.

Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
Start of the trail next to the visitor center.

Getting to the Tenkiller Multi-Use Trail

If you’re coming from the east on I-40, take Highway 82 north through Vian for about 9 miles. Then turn left and head west on Highway 100 for about 3 miles. Tenkiller State Park will be on your right, prior to crossing Tenkiller Ferry Dam.

Head into the park to the visitor center. The paved multi-use trail starts next to it.

When I was last there, there was a sign that said Whispering Pines Trail at the start. To the best of my knowledge though, it is still referred to as the Multi-Use Trail.

Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
Multi-Use Trail, Tenkiller State Park.

The Trail

Even though this is a paved path which is only partially wooded, it is still a pleasant easy walk through the front part of the park.

The path takes you past cabins, some pavilions, and a scenic fishing pond area.

I think the coolest area is the wooded part with a small loop at the end of the trail. The endpoint of this part is Crappie Point. It has some nice views of Lake Tenkiller and the dam and floodgates.

Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
There are a few nature information signs along the trail.
Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
Multi-Use Trail, Tenkiller State Park.

It is about 1.3 miles to walk the entire trail down to Crappie Point and back.

There are a few nature information signs along the trail.

Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
This area is near the fishing pond.
Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
Multi-Use Trail.

I had AT&T cell signal about 75% of the time.

These photos are from my August 19, 2017 visit to the trail.

Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
View of Lake Tenkiller. (Stitched photo.)
Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
Wooded part of the trail near Crappie Point.
Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
Most of the trail is in a scenic open area.
Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
Fishing pond.

Photo Gallery

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Map

Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
Tenkiller Multi-Use Trail – Contour Map. (Click to enlarge.)
Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
Official Tenkiller State Park Map (pdf).
Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail – 1 mi (o&b) photo
Elevation profile based on gps data.

Tenkiller State Park: Multi-Use Trail

LocationTenkiller State Park - Sequoyah County (near Vian), Oklahoma
Length/Type1.3 miles (out and back) - paved
DifficultyEasy (1 of 5).
Gpx file (by Mike) Link
Date HikedAugust 19, 2017
Directions Google Maps Directions to Tenkiller State Park Visitor Center
Official Info (918) 489-5641 Website Official State Park Map (pdf)

Note: In most Oklahoma state parks, you will probably need to pay a day use fee of $8 to $10.

Last revised: 8-15-2021.

By Mike Newman

Mike Newman, editor and creator of Arklahoma Hiker, likes to day hike and walk outdoors in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

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