Oklahoma · Hiking

Battlefield Trail

1.4 mi
round trip
130 ft
climb
1,990 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Battlefield Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Black Kettle National Grassland. It doesn't name Battlefield Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Temporary Area Closure for Youth Deer Hunt.

    Agency closure covering Black Kettle National Grassland · Order 03-03-06-26-23 · USFS · Black Kettle National Grassland

  • No Winter Maintenance on Battlefield Trail

    Park alert covering Washita Battlefield National Historic Site · NPS · Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

As of · Source: USFS · Black Kettle National Grassland. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Battlefield Trail is a short, easy hike of about 1.4 miles on land managed by the National Park Service, within Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in southwest Oklahoma. The route lies inside the site's boundaries, which overlap with Black Kettle National Grassland and Cibola National Forest. The trail is an out-and-back that rolls between a low of about 1,931 feet and a high of about 1,990 feet, with a total climb of about 130 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.65 miles in, with a 9% grade. Because the route is only a little over 2 miles long, it works well as a quick walk rather than a full-day outing. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 73°F and April highs around 71°F, while July highs average about 94°F. The closest neighbor is the NFS Trail, about 0.8 miles away. Blacktail Creek Campground sits roughly 4 miles off the trail, and the area's water sources are described in the page.