Blue Trail
- 1.3 mi
- one way
- 231 ft
- climb
- 885 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
- Feb–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
Blue Trail is a short, easy hike in southeastern Oklahoma, about 1.6 miles from the town of Carbondale. The route is 1.3 miles long and rises from a low of about 670 feet to a high of 885 feet, with a total gain of 231 feet and a total loss of 181 feet. It's a point-to-point trail, and the steepest stretch comes near the end, where the grade reaches about 13%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tulsa run from highs around 73°F with lows near 50°F in April to highs around 74°F with lows near 51°F in October. That station sits a few hundred feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the higher ground may run a little cooler. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, which makes it a flexible option for riders or equestrians. The trip is estimated to take about half an hour. Red Trail lies about 1.5 miles away. River Parks East Bank Trail and the East Chandler climbing area are roughly 5.4 miles off.
Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Blue Trail
Best months: February–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
50° / 28°
6 wet
Feb
55° / 32°
6 wet
Mar
64° / 41°
9 wet
Apr
73° / 50°
10 wet
May
80° / 60°
12 wet
Jun
89° / 69°
10 wet
Jul
94° / 73°
8 wet
Aug
94° / 71°
8 wet
Sep
85° / 63°
8 wet
Oct
74° / 51°
9 wet
Nov
62° / 39°
7 wet
Dec
52° / 31°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tulsa R L Jones Jr Ap, OK, 3.3 mi away at 638 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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