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Avg Rating:	11 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 11/10/11 by jamie23p	Difficulty: Advanced
Length: 10 miles	Global Rank: #520
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Network
Ridden: 40	Wishlist: 20
Avg. Speed: 6.14 mph	Avg. Time: 1hr 17min
Elevation Gain/Loss: +486/-262 ft (based on partial GPS data)
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reviewed by rojogonzo on July 20, 2009

This land was given to the city by a donor some years back on the condition it be left unimproved for the enjoyment of wildlife and the local populace. It's mid summer 09 and the City is building a new paved parking lot, a rock climbing feature up top of the mount someplace and improving trails. It is also accessible by bike on a paved bike path that runs a long the river, very nice. There are some locals that are active in trail upkeep but their numbers are few and task is daunting. The steepness of the terrain along with the rocky nature of the place has caused a lot of erosion on the steep climbs, the more technical but safe or easy routes up are few. Once one rides or pushes to the top there are some great trails though that have not suffered as much said erosion and they run everywhere in a labyrinthine fashion, some include great views of the river and city vista. The "back side" up and beyond the old parking lot has some really nice singletrack with some roots and small creek crossings and rocky stretches, fun for any level of competence. People ride horses up there, and the improvements are already bringing more trail hikers and runners, in the growing season one can come upon them rather suddenly. Great riding that's been both challenging and fun for me, accessible yet one can get remote. I ride this trail system rigid but plan to get some suspension to be able to ride parts I avoid now.

* Review edited 7/20/2009

  
reviewed by Tinstar on December 16, 2008

Turkey Mountain is a great intermediate to advance trail set. Beginners should stick with the paved Riverpark trails nearby. The trail set is well worn from high use with many busy, rocky side trails. There is no set direction of travel so you are constantly meeting oncoming traffic on the narrow trail, some of which are a little self important. Establishing a trail direction with better markings would greatly help with all the traffic and allow some flow.

Similar Trail: Oklahoma City Trails.

  
reviewed by j2davis on July 19, 2008

Awesome trail. It definitely has everything you want to try. Some easy beginner single track, some tight turns, lots of root and rock gardens for you to play with, lots of shade, some fast trails, some great downhills. My husband and I rode the yellow trail twice now and both times were lots of fun! Can't wait to explore all the other trails here. Definitely spray yourself with "OFF" or you will come out covered with insect bites. Some areas were quite eroded to a point that it was too sketchy to ride. So watch your path carefully. The front 1 Mile Red Trail is a good warm up trail. If you can ride through most of the trails here with no problem, I think you are well prepared to tackle anything out there.* Review edited 7/19/2008

* Review edited 7/19/2008

  
reviewed by dougsmith on September 22, 2007

Some sections are very rugged with rocks and tree roots. These trails are ridden so much many of them are all rocks with very little dirt. Small area but it has tons of great trails. The trails are poorly marked so you can get lost. If you can ride these technical sections good, you can ride almost anywhere.

  
reviewed by tawmoreau on December 7, 2006

Great Trails. Come GET SOME!! All-You-Can-Eat Trails. Vast network of trails. Some are marked, but many trails are not marked. I could spend a month in there and not find all the trails. Some great warmup trails and some great heart-busting climbs.

  
reviewed by enduro_tim on June 1, 2006

Turkey has it all, from easy curvy fun trails to technical,to north shore free ride stunts. There is up to 80 mi of trails it is like a spider web. The sign in the parking lot only shows 3 small loops that are marked this helps hikers from getting lost in the maze. One of the nice aspects of this trail system is you are never more than 1.5 mi from a main road,but you don't realize that on the trail it feels very remote.The technical rocky terrain is a absalute blast.

Similar Trail: keystone

  
reviewed by tulsajohn1 on November 4, 2005

Three trails. Awesome. I biked here 10 years ago but now it is so cool. Can be rocky and one may need to carry bike but the long trail is awesome but go the lower way and work up. I saw a dude on a unicycle doing this trail, he was the s***!

  
reviewed by tulsamatt on July 20, 2005

this place is awesome, and right in the heart of Tulsa. I've learned to ride here this summer and have loved it!

  
reviewed by dauw on January 14, 2005

This is an addendum to my first review. The aerobic difficulty is what ever you make it. There are some climbs that will definately challenge your body. The most technical trails are walkable at best. I've seen trails that are almost verticle, but I'm hoping their hiking trails. Turkey Mountain can be whatever you make of it. There are plenty of loops and side trails to choose from.

  
reviewed by dauw on January 3, 2005

There are several marked trails, and many newly blazed trails. As the other review states, this mountain has it all, everything from easy to not rideable.

  
reviewed by mark_kendrick on July 20, 2004

Turkey mountain has it all. Fast flat trails, downhills, climbs, you name it. from 'can barely ride a bike' level to 'I could die here' trails and everything inbetween

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