University Trail
- 1.0 mi
- one way
- 21 ft
- climb
- 695 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
University Trail is a short, easy hike in southeastern Oklahoma, about 2.3 miles from the town of Oneta. The route is a point-to-point walk of roughly a mile, with a total elevation gain of 21 feet and a total loss of 73 feet. The trail starts at about 690 feet and reaches a high point of 695 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.94 miles in, where the grade reaches 3%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bixby show April highs around 72°F and October highs around 74°F, while July and August average highs near 93°F. The trail is about 1 mile long and takes roughly half an hour to complete. Bikes are allowed, so it works well for a quick outing on foot or on a bicycle.
- Nearby · Le Doux Trail · Okmulgee Creek Trail · Natureworks Trail
Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit University 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.
Jan
49° / 26°
Feb
54° / 29°
Mar
63° / 38°
Apr
72° / 47°
May
80° / 57°
Jun
88° / 67°
Jul
93° / 71°
Aug
93° / 69°
Sep
85° / 60°
Oct
74° / 48°
Nov
62° / 36°
Dec
52° / 29°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bixby, OK, 8 mi away at 605 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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