Oklahoma · Hiking

Orange Route

7.1 mi
loop
180 ft
climb
1,055 ft
high point
Loop
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Orange Route is a 7.1-mile loop hike on CLO Lands in Oklahoma, managed by the State Land Board. The trail rises about 180 feet from a low point of 945 feet to a high of 1055 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 2.5 miles in, where the grade reaches 7%. The route is rated moderate. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 73°F with lows near 49°F, while July highs average about 93°F. Horses are allowed on the route. The Blue Route, a mountain biking trail, lies about 2.9 miles away, and the Red Trail is about 4.3 miles off. Paddlers can head to Stillwater Creek, about 4.8 miles away, and the Sanborn Loop Trail is about 7.7 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Orange Route

    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° / 27°

    2. Feb

      53° / 30°

    3. Mar

      63° / 39°

    4. Apr

      71° / 47°

    5. May

      79° / 57°

    6. Jun

      87° / 66°

    7. Jul

      93° / 70°

    8. Aug

      92° / 69°

    9. Sep

      84° / 61°

    10. Oct

      73° / 49°

    11. Nov

      61° / 38°

    12. Dec

      51° / 29°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Coyle 7n Mesonet, OK, 4.1 mi away at 1,072 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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