General Location: Turkey Mountain Park is located in the central portion of Tulsa, right on the western banks of the Arkansas River. This puts you south of Interstate 44 and east of US 75.
Elevation Change: The parking lot is near the highest point in the park, about 920' above sea level. The trails will lead you down almost all the way to the river, which lies just over 610'.
Season: There are no seasonal constraints that I am aware of that might keep you off the trails. Hard rains will make part of this park very slippery, but it drains remarkably well and usually stays in good shape. Some parts may grow over slightly in summer.
Services: There are no services whatsoever at the trailhead. Across the river on 71st Street are all manner of convenience stores, gas stations, and a bike shop. If you need water, rest rooms, or any supplies, you will have to satisfy these needs before you head to the trail.
Hazards: The trails here can be very dangerous. They are typically covered with a variety of loose materials and may offer difficult footing in places. There are many major technical challenges, such as tree roots and large rocks and plenty of very fast downhills. You must be as level-headed as possible to stay upright and hold onto your uninjured status. You will meet pedestrian traffic and equestrian trail users, and you must offer them the right-of-way when they appear.
Rescue Index: You could have a problem you get hurt here, because the confusing maze of trails in this park will make discerning your exact location extremely difficult. Besides, there is no phone in the park, so acquiring emergency help is probably going to require a healthy and uninjured riding partner who knows the quickest route back to the parking lot and then to the nearest pay phone.
Land Status: This is a city park and therefore a protected area that hopefully will always stay as such.
Maps: Hah. I did the best I could creating the one in this book. I had nothing more than my experiences and 7.5 minute quadrangles to go by. Formal maps do not exist, to the best of my knowledge. The quads for this park are Supalpa North and Jenks.
Sources of Additional Information:
River Trail Bicycles
6861 South Peoria
Tulsa, OK 74136
(918 ) 481-1818
River Parks Authority
(918) 596-2002
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Turkey Mountain Park Trail Map
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