Level: Beginner
Length: 5 mi (8 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: -
Total: 17 riders
Mountain Biking Indian Nation Trail
#34 of 64 mountain bike trails in Oklahoma
Very technical trail. 5 miles one-way. Trail is singletrack througout, that winds along Broken Bow reservoir in and out of coves and ravines. There is a lot of up and down. Typical rocky Ouachita Mountains terrain. The south end of the trail has a very steep section that can't be ridden up (or probably down too) by most people. Once on top though, there is an excellent scenic view of Broken Bow Lake. The signs at the trailhead says that mountain biking is allowed, but trail is not listed on the Beavers Bend Trail Guide, and it is listed as a hiking trail on the Beavers Bend Resort Park map. The latter only provides a simple sketch of the trail. There are plenty of campling and recreation options around this area. No fee either.
First added by dauw on Feb 27, 2005. Last updated Apr 30, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
- Drinking water: unknown
- Lift service: unknown
- Night riding: unknown
- Pump track: unknown
- Restrooms: unknown
- Fat bike grooming: unknown
- E-bikes allowed: unknown
- Fee required: unknown
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From HWY 259, go east on HWY 259A just south of Hochatown, OK. After about 3 miles, and just before you get to the spillway of Broken Bow Lake dam, there is a trailhead on the north side of the road. You can also access the trail from the road (I don't know the name) heading into the Stephens Gap Area. The other end of the trail starts at the Carson Creek Area (the north end of the trail), north of Hochatown.
Tried to ride this last weekend. Trail was barely discernible on foot from the trailhead. Could be amazing with a little work. Go to Lake Lodge Trail. INT intersects Lake Lodge. Next time I'll try to backtrack and see where it goes.
| ThankNot much of the trail left. It is however open from Carson Creek Rd, south to about 1/2 mile south of the RV campground. Best use of the trail is to provide access to the west end of Lake View Lodge trail from either Carson Creek Rd or from the RV Campground
| ThankI won't waste my time again with this trail. The state park map showed it connecting with the Lake View Lodge Trail. I took that North from Loop 3 of the Lake View Lodge Trail toward Carson Creek Road and it is overgrown, obstructed by very large trees, and I lost the trail eventually in a dry creek bottom.
The next day while riding up the road near the spillway I happened upon the trailhead South of there. It is fairly steep and long, especially if you've already ridden up from the state park. The trail narrows quickly and became overgrown and with some downed trees. I eventually turned around as I did not like the trail and didn't want another tick.
There are no good views that I saw, and the trail is just a lot of work with very little payoff. I did not come across screaming downhills, swift corners, or anything I consider fun. If you like to bike like you hike, this trail may be for you. It appears to be a very lightly used trail by mountain bikers and I see why.
| ThankI had a really good time on this trail. It was pretty difficult as I am a novice rider at best. I started at the spillway and that first hill just keep on going! I loved the downhill though. There were a lot of downed trees and growth over the trail so it does need some maintenance, but overall I enjoyed it. Oh yeah, I rode in late July so the heat made it even more challenging and I picked up a lot of chiggers and a tick. Still had fun though. Probably cause it was the same week I got married.
| ThankI really liked this trail, but my riding partner didn't. Very technical, with rock and steep climbs and decents. We rode in late Feb. 2005, and the trail was covered in leaves, and there were many trees downed (due to last ice storm?) that hadn't been cleared (apparently for a while). Looks like the trail could use some help with trail maintenence, at least in clearing downed trees. No underbrush or bugs. We rode from Stephens Gap Area to the Spillway, and then rode the HWY back. If you're only riding one way, I would start at the spillway. I would definately replace semi-slick tires with some lugs. Bring and extra tube and/or tire. Scenery is excellent, better than the Old Military Trail. The Beavers Bend Resort Map says the hiking trails goes past the Carson Creek Area and to the Cedar Creek Golf Course, but I don't know if that last northern section is open to biking. They might also open up some of the other hiking trails around Beavers Bend to Mountain Bikes. Ask at the Visitors Center or Forest Heritage Center.
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