The trail was constructed around 1978 by the Oklahoma Ankle Express group. The trailhead is located inside the park near the Deer Run and Trailhead campgrouds. ALL HIKERS MUST SIGN IN AT THE TRAILHEAD BEFORE HIKING ANY PART OF THE TRAIL! Please leave all required information on the sign in sheet, so that if anything happens we can find you! You may leave your vehicle at the trailhead while you are
hiking. NO open wood fires are allowed on the trail. Please use camping stoves if you need to cook. Carry or treat any water to be comsumed. Overnight camping is restricted to the Mary's Cove Primitive campground and the North Primitive camp ground at the top of the North Loop. The trail is comprised of two sections: the South Loop is aproxiamtely 8 miles in length. The North Loop is about 5 miles in length. Allow yourself 30 minutes to an hour per mile, depending on your pace. TRAIL REGULATIONS:
This trail crosses federal property that is under the authority of the personnel who are stationed at Camp Gruber. Hikers are to remain on designated trails. The trail is marked with blue arrow markers and blue blazes on the trees. During the spring and fall months of the year the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Military Department schedule special hunts for turkey and deer in the area crossed by the trail. The trail is closed beyond the swinging bridge during these special hunts and rarely for military maneuvers. We will notify guests of these times on this page, in the Greenleaf park office, and through the Wildlife and Camp Gruber office as well. SAFETY TIPS:
It is never wise to hike alone. Let others know of your anticipated time of return. If day hiking, be aware of your limits. Know when darkness develops and know the time you will require to exit the trail safely. Camp at least 100 feet from all water sources. All pets MUST be on a leash while on the trail. We take great pride in our trail and keeping it cleaned and maintained. Please do not leave any trash or litter behind. There are lots of animals that can be harmed from you leaving even the smallest amounts of trash. It takes a lot of effort to clean and maintain such a lengthy trail so please pick up after yourself!! If you would like to volunteer to help maintain the trail or do service projects on the trail, you may contact the Greenleaf State Park Naturalist, Steve Evans, by email at [email protected]. Or you can contact the park office by phone at (918) 487-5196.
