31 Oklahoma Trails for a Mental Health Run

Though it can be hard to feel like getting out of bed when you’re living with anxiety or depression, one of the best activities you can do for your mental health is exercise. Moving your body just 30 minutes a day three to five times a week could offer some relief from symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic.

But you don’t need weights or a fancy gym membership to get the blood pumping. Running is one of the most accessible ways to get those feel-good endorphins flowing. Plus, you can take in all the beautiful parks and hiking trails that make living in Oklahoma so great!

The next time you need to clear your head, take your pick from the 988 Mental Health Lifeline’s 31 best places to go for a run in Oklahoma. 

  1. Lake Hefner Trail – Oklahoma City
  2. Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area – Tulsa
  3. Bluff Creek Trail – Oklahoma City
  4. River Parks Trail – Tulsa
  5. Overholser Trail – Oklahoma City
  6. Oklahoma River Trails – Oklahoma City
  7. Oxley Nature Center – Tulsa
  8. Katy Trail – Oklahoma City
  9. Keystone Ancient Forest – Sand Springs
  10. Greenleaf State Park Trail – Braggs
  11. Keystone Lake Trail – Mannford
  12. Jenks Aquarium Trail – Jenks
  13. Tulsa Riverwalk – Tulsa
  14. Martin Nature Park Trail – Oklahoma City
  15. Redbud Valley Nature Preserve – Catoosa
  16. Turkey Creek Trail – Tulsa
  17. Osage Prairie Trail – Skiatook
  18. Lake Thunderbird State Park Trail – Norman
  19. Mohawk Park Trail – Tulsa
  20. Arcadia Lake Trail – Edmond
  21. Chandler Lake Trail – Chandler
  22. Draper Lake Trail – Oklahoma City
  23. Hayes Lake Trail – Oklahoma City
  24. Lake Stanley Draper Trail – Oklahoma City
  25. Lake Murray State Park Trail – Ardmore
  26. Mustang Park Trail – Mustang
  27. Bluff Trail at Roman Nose State Park – Watonga
  28. Carlton Landing Trail – Eufaula
  29. Boomer Lake Trail – Stillwater
  30. Clear Bay Trails – Lawton
  31. Turkey Creek Trail – Oklahoma City

About 988 Mental Health Lifeline

988 is a direct three-digit mental health lifeline, connecting Oklahomans with trained behavioral health professionals that can get us the help we need. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, struggling with suicidal thoughts, or need to talk through depression, anxiety, and more, give us a call or text “988” any time.

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