Friends Loop Trail in Beavers Bend State Park
The Friends Trail is a moderately challenging loop hike that showcases the region’s natural beauty with captivating views of the Mountain Fork River and Broken Bow Lake. As hikers traverse the rugged path, they’re met with steep forested inclines and rocky stretches that offer glimpses of cascading waterfalls and scenic river overlooks. With its mix of shaded woodlands and open vistas, the trail provides a serene yet invigorating experience, making it a favored route for those seeking a balance of tranquility and adventure in southeastern Oklahoma. #Hike #Loop #Mountain #River #Waterfall #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain: 269 ft
- Maximum elevation: 699 ft
- Elevation loss: 269 ft
- Minimum elevation: 495 ft
- Moving time: 51 m 59 s
- Moving speed: 1.8 mph
- Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
- Total time: 1 h 12 m
- Global speed: 1.3 mph
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Name: Friends Loop Trail in Beavers Bend State Park GPS track, route, trail
Start: Friends Trail, Stephens Gap, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States (34.14503 -94.69004)
End: Friends Trail, Stephens Gap, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States (34.14503 -94.69004)
Coordinates: 34.14503 -94.69759 34.15079 -94.68942
Topography: McCurtain County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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