Oklahoma · Hiking

Bubba's

0.3 mi
round trip
46 ft
climb
1,408 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Bubba's is a short, easy out-and-back hike on Watonga Public Fishing Area in Oklahoma, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. It's a low-impact outing of about two-thirds of a mile, with a total climb of 46 feet and a high point of 1,408 feet. The route is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.28 miles in, and the total loss of 46 feet brings you back to the starting point. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Watonga show October highs around 73°F with lows near 47°F, and April highs around 71°F, while July highs reach about 95°F. The hike pairs easily with other trails on site. Lakeside Trail is about 0.2 miles away, Mesa Loop is about 0.3 miles away, and Switchback Loop and Lake Loop Trail are both about 0.4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Bubba's

    Best months: March–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.

    1. Jan

      49° / 24°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 26°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 35°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      71° / 44°

      8 wet

    5. May

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 65°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      95° / 70°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      93° / 68°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 60°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 47°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      60° / 34°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      50° / 26°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Watonga, OK, 5.5 mi away at 1,530 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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