Le Doux Trail

Le Doux Trail is a short, easy hike in Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 0.9 miles, with a total elevation gain of 14 feet. It is a flat walk, with the high point at 674 feet and the low at 654 feet, and the steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.11 miles in, with a grade of 2 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 72°F and October highs around 74°F, while July averages climb to about 93°F. The hike takes about half an hour, so it works well as a quick stop within the refuge. Nearby, the Girl Scout Trail Loop is about 5.4 miles away, Montezuma Creek offers canoeing about 5.9 miles off, and the Clear Lake Trail is about 7 miles away.