NEW TRAILS COME TO TURKEY MOUNTAIN
Molly Bixler and Ranger are reflected in a pond as they hike on a trail at Turkey Mountain. 64 Tulsa World Magazine
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pring is going to bring new life to the woodlands at Turkey Mountain, but that’s not the only thing that will emerge as warmer months arrive. The Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness trail system is undergoing an upgrade, and some of the new trails are already open. The River Parks Authority, working with Progressive Trail Designs to implement the Turkey Mountain Master Plan, has already opened 2 miles of new trails. That stretch of singletrack makes for excellent hiking and running, but also provides something long sought at the park: a welcoming stretch of trail for all levels of mountain bikers. Turkey Mountain is a mountain biking favorite, but most of its trails aren’t exactly beginner-friendly. Many of the challenging trails will remain, but new stretches of trail will open the park to beginners while providing fun features — jumps, bumps and switchTULSAWORLDMAGAZINE.COM
