The Challenge
There are four
trails at Lake McMurtry, each about seven miles long.
The Challenge is to ride all four McMurtry trails (2 on each side of the lake)
during the 6-hour time span of 10:00 am to 4 pm.
Ride one, two, or three of them and get a Blue event Tee Shirt.
Ride all four trails and take home the Gold event Tee Shirt
Ultimate
Challenge is ride all four trails plus the 10 miles of dirt roads
between the east
and west sides in less than 6 hours
While we issue the challenge, this event is a benefit and NOT
A RACE.
We want riders of all ages and skill levels to come out and enjoy the trails,
ride as much or as little as you want. Bring a friend and enjoy the day!
Lunch
Lunch will be
provided to all participants from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
on the West side.
This year is a chili - stew - soup extravaganza.
Road Bike Event
Distances of
22, 44, or 66 miles
Same fee, free Tee shirt, free lunch!
Route Map (PDF 170 KB)
For more information call 405-372-2525
Updated:
November 6, 2006
Download the Entry Form here.
(Word Document)
PDF Entry Form
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Lake McMurtry Trails |
Trail Description:
Each of the Mountain Bike Trails
are approximately 7 miles of mostly tight single-track, some open fields,
and a few creek-crossings. Dirt is hard-pack with some soft ground; it
rides well after rain. No large hills, but LOTS of small hills. Overall,
a pretty fast course.
SE
- Southeast Trail: This
is the trail where the past McMurtry March Madness MTB races have been.
Trail starts at the pavilion on the East Side. The cattle gaurds will
be in place today, so be careful crossing them. Get to this trail by driving
west on McMurtry Road and turning left when you get to the park.
NE
- Northeast Trail: The
newest trail is fast between some really technical sections. The trailhead
is north of the SE Trail and is an easy ride on the pavement to get there.
SW - Southwest Trail: Two
ways to get to this trail is three miles north of SH-51 on Redlands Road,
left 1 mile west, and through the park to the parking areas. OR. Four
miles north of SH-51 on SH-86, east five miles on Bronco Road to the park.
NW
- Northwest Trail: The
most scenic of the four trails with several views of the lake. Portions
of this trail really ROCKS! (Hint). NW Trail has the most variety with
some two lane gravel section road, fast grass trails, winding trails through
woodlands, some tricky up and downs near the creeks, and a rock pile or
two your'e gonna like.
The course is available to
pre-ride anytime... just pay the fee and enjoy the ride
Southeast
Trail Map (large file: 143 k) |
Driving
Directions - East Side:
Area
Map (large
file: 212 KB)
From the West: From I-35, follow Highway 51 to first traffic light in Stillwater, turn
left on
Country Club Road and go north for 5 miles, turn west on McMurtry Road
and go
3 miles to park entrance.
From Stillwater: If
you want to go through town, from I-35, follow Highway 51 (6th Avenue
in town) to Stillwater, turn north on Main Street. Main Street becomes
Boomer Road, then Washington Street, at Boomer Lake; continue north for
about 5 miles. Turn west on Lake McMurtry Road (just before the turnpike)
and about 6 miles later you will enter the park on the east side of the
lake.
From Tulsa or the North: From the Stillwater exit off the Cimarron Turnpike or Highway 177, Lake
McMurtry Road is the first right turn after the turnpike exit. Go 6 miles
on Lake McMurtry Road.
From the West Side of Lake
McMurtry: After leaving the park entrance, turn left and drive southish
through the park for about a mile, then east 2 miles on the county section
road, then north two miles, then west into the park. |
Driving
Directions - West Side:
Area
Map (large
file: 212 KB)
From the west:
From I-35, follow Highway 51 to Highway 86 and turn left. Go north for
4 miles and turn right (East) on Bronco Road (The sign says Lake McMurtry
with an arrow) and go east for 5 miles to the park entrance.
From Perry: Take Highway 86 south, 8 miles to Bronco
Road (The sign says Lake McMurtry with an arrow) and go east for 5 miles
to the park entrance.
From the East: If you
want to go through town, from I-35, follow Highway 51 (6th Street in town)
to Stillwater, turn north on Main Street. Main Street becomes Boomer Road
at Boomer Lake; continue north for about 5 miles. Turn west on Lake McMurtry
Road (before the turnpike) and about 6 miles later you will enter the
park.
From Tulsa: From the
Stillwater exit off the Cimarron Turnpike or Highway 177, Lake McMurtry
Road is the first right turn after the turnpike exit. Go 6 miles on Lake
McMurtry Road.
From the East Side of Lake
McMurtry: After leaving the park entrance, turn right on the first
county section road, go south two miles, then west two miles, and winding
northish throught the park for about one more mile.
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Rules:
Daily Mountain Bike Fee of
$5 per vehicle with two bikes.
All bicyclists MUST wear a helmet.
No beer or alcoholic beverages allowed.
All pets must be on a leash.
Trails are multi-use, so be aware of hikers. |
Lodging:
Camping is permitted in designated
areas only.
Tent camping -- $6 per night.
Improved campsite -- $12 per night (reservation recommended) |
Hotels in Stillwater:
Best
Western
Indoor Pool, |
600
East McElroy Avenue
at Perkins Road (US-177) |
405-377-7010 |
Days Inn
Seasonal Pool, Free cable, Free local calls, free continental breakfast
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5010 W. Sixth
Avenue (SH-51) |
405-743-2570 |
Fairfield
Inn
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418 East Hall-of-Fame
Avenue |
405-372-6300 |
Hampton
Inn & Suites
Next to Applebee's |
717 E. Hall-of-Fame
Avenue |
405-743-1306 |
Holiday
Inn
Holidome with Indoor Pool,
Kids and Teens Stay Free |
2515 West
Sixth Avenue (SH-51) |
405-372-0800 |
Motel 6
Pool, HBO, Kids StayFree,
Free local calls |
5122 West
Sixth Avenue (SH-51) |
405-624-0433 |
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Not A Race!
You do not have to be a racer to enjoy the trails.
Bring a friend and enjoy the day.
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