Oklahoma · Hiking

Switchback Loop

2.4 mi
loop
137 ft
climb
1,517 ft
high point
Loop
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Switchback Loop is a 2.4-mile loop hike in Watonga Public Fishing Area in Oklahoma, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. The trail starts at about 1,430 feet and climbs to a high point of 1,517 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 1.9 miles in, where the grade reaches 9%. The total elevation gain is 137 feet, and the route 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, and April highs around 71°F. July is the hottest month, with typical highs near 95°F. Several other trails sit close by. Mesa Loop is about 0.2 miles away, Bubba's is about 0.4 miles away, and Lakeside Trail and Lake Loop Trail are each within a mile.

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

    Best time to visit Switchback Loop

    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, 5.2 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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