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Trail Description:
With the parking lot at the top of Turkey Mountain and no maps available, remember: "Up is out" if you get lost! The number of trails seems infinite to newcomers of the mountain. However, it is most often ridden in loops, which may take anywhere from 45 minutes to nearly 2 hours depending on which trails you take. Expect to see trails branching off in every direction, giving you numerous choices and a headache to find the awesome trail you found last week! Also, expect short, steep climbs, and short, steep decents. Some fast, some easy, some technical, some downright insane! All skill levels can ride here, but a beginner needs a local to show them to the easy stuff. You can get into technical, rocky trails very quickly. Thickly wooded.
How to get there:
Just a couple of minutes from Tulsa. From HWY 75, take 71st Street exit and go east to Elwood (1st traffic light). Go north (left) to the top of the hill & you're there at the parking lot. From Tulsa, head west on 71st Street & go across the river to Elwood, go north (right). Most guys in the parking lot will be happy to ride with you and show you the trails, or go explore on your own!
Additional Notes:
Worthy of full suspension, but not absolutely necessary.
| Posted by: okc trail guy on 4/22/2011 |
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Oklahoma city has far better rides. If
your stuck in Tulsa then you don't really
have much of a choice but try get to okc
for a much better selection of dirt.
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| Posted by: Old School on 4/14/2011 |
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I've been riding Turkey since the 80's and I've
watched the park 'grow-up.'
The new parking area on the South end is very
nice & has RRs with running water. The signed
trails (Yellow, Blue, Red, & Pink) are great but
Turkey offers many more interconnecting trails
than the main four. Adventerous cyclists will also
want to try the Snake, the Ho Chi Mihn, & the
YMCA. For variety, try entering the park from the
lesser used North entrance (behind the Pepsi
Bottling Plant off of the I-44 access road at the
Elwood Exit.
Newcomers to Turkey should stick to the main
'colored' trails until you get VERY oriented. As
one gets more at-home, there are a BUNCH of
other trails to pick from like the 'Snake,' the 'Ho
Chi Mihn,' the 'Ponds,' and more.
UPDATE: a recent wildfire blackened the North
end of the park- mostly near the YMCA. But dirt
doesn't burn and a lot of the trees hadn't even
lea
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| Posted by: Funrider on 10/26/2010 |
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Have been riding here for a few years now and
still don't know the mountain very well. The
information at the top is wrong but a new website
has been developed and new maps have been
made. All the work/maintenance has been done
by volunteers and they have been doing an
exceptional job of it. I would say that most areas
are far more advanced then beginner trails but
with a little determination a beginer can make it
through.
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| Posted by: SovaTi on 4/13/2008 |
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Sunday April 13,2008. Quick ride to the mountain, Turkey that is. Its 44 degree, wind blowing from NNW 16mph. Trail is wet, muddy, and slick in some area. Incounter 1 jogger and dog. Time of ride begin at 0730, starting at 81st and lewis. Ride end at 0930 ETA back at starting point. High for today about 60 degree. Some area are to muddy for climb. Took the Lo HO Chi, came out to the top where the close parking lot. Descent down the trail that runs parallel along elwood back to main trail exiting toward parking lot. Down to pave trail that runs along the railroad. A lot warmer and less windy when you're on turkey. This is the 6th ride and one crash, in the rock section.
It defitnitely is a good early morning workout. This is the first ride on turkey after a storm. Have to try it during the winter and the summer rain.
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| Posted by: SovaTi on 4/6/2008 |
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My first MTB experience of Turkey Mountain was pretty grueling. But the more I ride the better it gets. Its only been my fith ride, last one was April 5,2008. Three crashes, no serious injuries. Not familiar with trail directions enough, to give any directions. Lots of friendly and courtious hikers. And what is that funny smell? Anyone know.
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| Posted by: Andrew on 12/30/2007 |
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Andrew, there is a spot on the west side of the power lines that has wooden bike jumps, some of them arent very stable so be careful.
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| Posted by: andrew on 9/19/2007 |
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new to oklahoma. need a place to ride. does this place have any jumps? im a downhill/freeride kinda guy. anything would help.
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| Posted by: David on 6/16/2007 |
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A note on the description: the parking lot at the top of the hill has been closed since about 2001, new facility about 2/8 mile south on Elwood.
There are probably 20 miles of trails all laid out. Expect to see hikers, trail runners, families, equestrian users and unfortunately the occasional illegal trials rider.
I love this trail system, it shows wear, but is a great multi-user park.
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| Posted by: lori on 11/15/2006 |
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I think the link to the map has changed, found it again though.
http://www.riverparks.org/Maps/tm_map.htm
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| Posted by: Michelle on 8/27/2006 |
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The trails are lovely. For being such a popular place, you can sure go a while without running into anybody. If you are a nerd like myself and enjoy fossil hunting wherever you go, there are some interesting sphenopsid fossils lurking in the rocks around the Mountain. Have fun! =o) The mountain only gets 4 stars because it is a smelly mountain. Phew! Be considerate of hikers - they have right to the trails too :o)
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