Cherokee County, Oklahoma
148 hiking trails · 24parks & campgrounds · 5 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Cherokee County is home to 148 mapped hiking trails and 24 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 5 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Cherokee County
Up to 172 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Cherokee County
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Sample Parks in Cherokee County
Sample Trails in Cherokee County
Hiking guides for Oklahoma
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Cherokee County.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Oklahoma, Ranked
Oklahoma's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuOklahoma's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Oklahoma trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Oklahoma
Ten gentle, well-marked Oklahoma trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Oklahoma
Federal parks and recreation areas in Oklahoma ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Oklahoma: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Oklahoma's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.