Oklahoma is a state with 12 different ecosystems and offers many hiking opportunities and choices. There are rugged hiking trails, shorter easier trails, trails along streams and lakes as well as trails that wind through mountainous areas. Winter hiking is possible if you bring warm gear, summer hiking requires that you bring plenty of water to keep hydrated. The spring and fall seasons are ideal months to hike in Oklahoma. The state's hiking trails are located in recreational areas, parks and campgrounds and are accessible from major interstates and highways.

Beavers Bend State Park is tucked away in the most southeastern corner of the state. It is surrounded by pine forests and located on the banks of Broken Bow Lake. Mountain Fork River flows through the park and is the state's premier trout stream. In addition to hiking and trout fishing, golf, tennis, river boat trips and more are available.

The trails at Alabaster Caverns State Park are located in northwest Oklahoma. Shorter trails include Old Two Toes Trail (3/4 mile), Little Black Bear Trail (1/2 mile)and Raptors Roost Trail(2/3) mile. The park has five wild caves to explore if you have proper equipment and a permit from the park's office. Guided Tours are offered though the main cave which is the largest gypsm cave in the world. Robbers Cave State Park, located in Southeastern Oklahoma in the scenic San Bois Mountains, has 12 miles of hiking trails. This park is not only a favorite of hikers but also a destination for cave explorers, rappellers and anyone who loves the outdoors. Robbers Cave was a former hideout of outlaws, namely the James Gang.