Oklahoma · Hiking

Lakeside Trail

0.4 mi
round trip
119 ft
climb
1,424 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Lakeside Trail is a short, easy hike in Oklahoma's Watonga Public Fishing Area, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. The route is an out-and-back of about 0.86 miles, with a total elevation gain of 119 feet, and it starts at roughly 1,402 feet, reaching a high point of 1,424 feet before returning to the trailhead. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.15 miles in, and the trail is rated easy. 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, while July highs average about 95°F. The trail makes an easy addition to a day spent exploring the fishing area. Lake Loop Trail and Bubba's are both about 0.2 miles away, and Mesa Loop is about 0.3 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Lakeside Trail

    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, 5.8 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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