Family Fun Trail
Greenleaf State Park Hiking, Backpacking & Mtn Bike Trails

Family Fun Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking
  • Length: 1½ miles
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Time: 1 - 1½ hours
  • Requirements: None
    Description
  • Starting near the park office, this 1½ mile paved trail is handicap accessible, and offers unique views of the lake. The trail can also be accessed from two areas within the Gobbler Ridge campground of the park. The trail can be enjoyed while on bicycle, roller skates, or pushing a stroller. The trail also has informative signage and benches along its route.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: No
  • Water: No water on trail
  • Trail Head(s): Park Office; Gobbler Ridge Campground
  • Trail Markings: Paved Trail
  • Pets Allowed:
  • Recommended Season:

Deer Run Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking
  • Length: 1 mile
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Time: ½ hour - 1 hour
  • Requirements: None
    Description
  • About one mile in length, this trail begins near the Deer Run campground, in the open field at the edge of the woods. This trail is a favorite for visitors to the nature center, and the park naturalist frequently uses this trail for the nature hike programs. This trail is also very comfortable hiking for children, and is well shaded and easily navigable. A small bridge crosses a stream along its path, too.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: No
  • Water: No water on trail
  • Trail Head(s): near Deer Run Campground
  • Trail Markings:
  • Pets Allowed:
  • Recommended Season:

Ankle Express Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking, Backpacking, Mtn Biking
  • Length: 1 mile - 18 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate - Strenuous
  • Time: 1 hour - Overnight
  • Requirements: Must register at trailhead/kiosk
    Description
  • This eighteen mile trail was designed for overnight backpacking, although day hikers and bicyclists enjoy it too. The main entrance is inside the park, along the south side of the road leading to the lower camping area and the marina. Only about one mile of the trail is within the park, then it crosses Hwy 10, and heads towards the southside of the lake's dam, near the spillway. Here, you will find the second parking area/access point for the trail. Soon after, the trail spilts into two loops, a north loop and a south loop. The north loop is much shorter, but is more technical and rocky in places. You must travel the south loop to reach the north loop. Along the north loop, you will also find a designated primitive camping area for backpackers.
  • Both loops feature an upper section and a lower section. The lower section follows along the shore of the lake, while the upper section climbs atop the ridges overlooking the lake to the west. Portions of the upper sections can get quite rocky and steep in places. But, interesting rock formations and beautiful views of the lake are worth the effort.
  • A portion of this trail passes through private property belonging to Camp Gruber, an Oklahoma National Guard training facility. Because of this, the trail is open most of the year, but is closed briefly a few times of the year during hunting seasons. This trail is rated moderate to difficult, and bicyclists should allow at least 4 hours to complete the entire trail.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: No
  • Water: No water on trail
  • Trail Head(s): Greenleaf State Park; Southside of Greenleaf Lake Dam
  • Trail Markings:
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Recommended Season: Fall, Winter, Spring