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 4.5 (24)
  1. Areas
  2. OK
  3. …Central Oklahoma
  4. …Stillwater
  5. Lake McMurtry
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“One of four biking/hiking trails at Lake McMurtry ”

Ryan Souders
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7.4

Miles

11.8

KM
Singletrack

1,033' 315 m

High

959' 292 m

Low

554' 169 m

Up

553' 169 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

The best maintained and most used trail of the 4 at Lake McMurtry. A favorite among mountain bikers and the location of the annual McMurtry Madness race leg of the Tour de Dirt.

This trail includes miles of twisty, technical singletrack that is well maintained, clearly marked, and easily the most popular trail at the lake. For night riding, again, easily the most popular trail despite having zero scenic views of the lake. Do keep your eyes open for photographic opportunities as there are plenty, including Dead Turtleneck Falls about 6.5 miles in. If you aren't looking for it, you'll speed right over the top completely unaware.

Much of this trail is shaded by the thick vegetation which is great for summer rides. The last few miles the trail gets much more technical with a few spots known for causing pain. One spot in particular I will note, as I have known a few to break bones in the same area...myself included, breaking my face.

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Land Manager: City of Stillwater

Shared By:

Ryan Souders with improvements by Andy Cramb
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 24 votes

#1

in Lake McMurtry

#592

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  4.5 from 24 votes
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#1

in Lake McMurtry

#1

in Oklahoma

#592

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McMurtry Madness 2013
Apr 14, 2014 near Stillwater, OK
One of several fun trail features on the Red Trail!
Feb 23, 2016 near Stillwater, OK
Kramer making the climb on the Red Trail.
Feb 23, 2016 near Stillwater, OK
The pack is about to head into the Red Loop on the mowed section of trail.
Feb 23, 2016 near Stillwater, OK
Nice log bridge.
Aug 24, 2022 near Stillwater, OK
Nice cave and waterfall section near end of red trail.
Aug 24, 2022 near Stillwater, OK

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Feb 11, 2023
Alan Miller
Good dirt, no mud. 7.4mi — 1h 17m
Sep 10, 2022
Dylan Standfast
Sep 2, 2022
Robert Brown
Excellent dirt conditions, love this trail and technical at many spots 7.4mi — 1h 30m
Aug 13, 2022
Zoey Bay
Cool trail! 7.1mi — 1h 27m
Apr 18, 2022
Peter Tran
Nov 29, 2021
Brian Dilger
Just what you would expect of a lake side trail in this region. Lots of roots, rocks, leaves, sharp turns, bridges, and steep inclines and declines… 19.8mi
Oct 3, 2021
Nan An
OK trail with Xiangyu — 1h 40m
Jun 5, 2021
Curtis Scott
Good to go! No mud or fallen obstacles.

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