Tag: Southeast Oklahoma

Robbers Cave: Rough Canyon Trail Photos

Back on July 13, I hiked the Rough Canyon Trail at Robbers Cave State Park. It was probably my 4th or 5th time to walk the trail. This 2.9-mile loop trail in the San Bois Mountains is a nice hike. (The trail map and elevation profile is in this post.) It is nearly all wooded, […] Continue Reading »

Lake Wister Hiking Trail Photos 2014

Lake Wister Hiking Trail, Lake Wister State Park, OK

A few weeks ago, I got to walk the Lake Wister Hiking Trail at Lake Wister State Park, near Poteau, Oklahoma. The 3-mile trail runs on the north side of the lake, parallel to (and south of) County Road 138. It goes from a paved walking path at the Wards Landing area to the east end […] Continue Reading »

Cavanal Hill Profile Video

Cavanal Hill, Poteau, Oklahoma

Cavanal Hill is in Poteau, in Southeast Oklahoma. It is promoted as the “tallest hill in the world.” The U.S. Geological Survey refers to it as “Cavanal Mountain” and notes that its elevation is 2,385 feet. If you ever visit Poteau, you can’t miss Cavanal Hill. It is by far the most prominent natural feature […] Continue Reading »

Billy Creek Trail – North Loop (Ouachita Forest) – 7 mi

View from Billy Creek Trail (Upper Loop)

There are two Billy Creek Trail loops. (The Billy Creek Trail is on Winding Stair Mountain, LeFlore County, Oklahoma, in the Ouachita National Forest.) My post on the south loop is here. The south loop is a 7.3-mile hike with 600 feet in elevation change. It starts with a spur near the Billy Creek Campground. […] Continue Reading »

Ouachita Trail 02: 2011 Pashubbe TH to Kiamichi River TH Hike

View from Wilton Mountain - Ouachita Trail

My hike yesterday on the Wilton Mountain part of the Ouachita Trail (LeFlore County, Oklahoma) was pretty exciting for me. It was the longest hike I have done (9.6 miles, out and back), and it had the most ascent (combined total of 2100 feet) I have hiked in one day. I thought it was a […] Continue Reading »

Lake Wister Hiking Trail – 6 mi (O&B)

I had the day off Monday so I went hiking at Lake Wister State Park. The 3-mile Lake Wister Hiking Trail in many respects is a great hike. (Six miles to the end and back.) It is at a beautiful location along Lake Wister. Elevation-wise, it is not a difficult hike either. Continue Reading »