Customer Reviews

Oklahoma Hiking Trails

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Oklahoma has some great places to hike, but other than a few of the more well-known trails, it has been hard to figure out where to go, how to get there, and how to even find the trail once one is there. For someone who thought she knew the best places, I was surprised to learn about a bunch of trails I now want to hike. This book is one of the good kinds of hiking guides in that it has trails of all lengths and difficulties in both urban and rural settings, covers the state (even up to the tippy tip of the panhandle), has great maps, and, most important, really detailed trail descriptions so one doesn't get lost and can enjoy the hike. A great tool for folks who think they know a lot about hiking in Oklahoma and those who want to explore it.

Compared with trail guides for Oklahoma, this one is of course 5 out of 5, since there isn't anything else out there that could be considered "state-wide". I pre-ordered this book because I was eager to see what was in it. Compared to other trail books for other states/regions, I would give it a 4.5 out of 5.0 - there's a lot of detail but at the same time I would have liked to have seen total elevation change and more description of the longer trails. I've been on several of the trails in the book and felt some of the highlights of the trails themselves were left out. But on the other hand, the topo's are welcome, the gps coordinates a big plus, and the trails are clearly marked on the maps. All in all, a very solid effort that I'm happy to carry with me as I travel across Oklahoma. If you only get one book on Oklahoma Trails, toss the regional books and get this state-wide book, it's put together better than most.

There are more trails in Oklahoma than I ever knew and I've spent 40 years hiking on various trails around the state. The trail reviews that I do know were well done with a nice amount of detail and maps to show where to go. I was surprised just how many trails are in the state. Many of these trails are combination hiking/biking trails, but that's all right. The book is professionally done with good photographs, which I wish were captioned, and a lack of typographical mistakes that I've seen at times in books like this. Can't wait to hit some new trails.

This one of a kind book offers a variety of hikes for beginner and advanced hikers on trails across the state. Great pictures are included as well as helpful trail maps and brief descriptions of the area surrounding each hike. Many Oklahomans will be surprised to discover new trails they never even knew existed in this thorough guide.

The book offers a good description of the trails and good directions to the trails. It omitted several good trails, but I guess you can't list them all. My only complaint is that the book does not have an index.

The countryside of Oklahoma has plenty to offer the hiker as well. "Oklahoma Hiking Trails" is a guide for the aspiring hiker to tour the countryside and see what the forests of Oklahoma have to offer. Outlining the many trails throughout the state with detailed maps, safety tips, and difficulty ratings and so much more on top of that, "Oklahoma Hiking Trails" is a powerful tool for the Okie who enjoys something more strenuous than a nature walk.

I've been waiting for a book like this for 30 years. After that much anticipation it would be difficult for anything to live up to my expectations. Amazingly I was *not* disappointed!
If you're looking for a place to hike in Oklahoma, this is literally THE book for you!
There are different kinds of hikes represented, from simple walks to some serious tramping. Different parts of the state are represented. There's topo maps. It even smells good.
Once you've visited all the trails in this book, maybe you can help create some new ones!