Sequoyah State Park
WHISPERING PINES TRAIL HIKE:
Sequoyah State Park is a state park located outside Hulbert, Oklahoma The park covers over 2,200 acres and is located on the shores of Fort Gibson Lake. There are over 19 miles of hiking trails at the park, ranging from easy to moderate. The trails wind through the park's beautiful forests and offer stunning views of the lake.
Whispering Pines Trail is approximately 3 miles in length, on way. The trail is a fair hike with more inclines however fairly flat hiking. This hike is a good idea for summer, spring, or fall as seeing the pine needles of the trees change, fall, and become fresh and green again makes for beautiful views of the tall pine trees on each side of the trail. The trail leads to hidden shore bank seemingly in the middle of the park. The remote location is perfect for an afternoon hike.
Whispering Pines Trail is one of the many hiking trail and activities Sequoyah State has to offer. Established in the 1950's and has since become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The park has a rich and interesting history that dates back to the early 20th century. In 1936, the United States government acquired the land and began construction of Fort Gibson Dam on the Grand River. The dam was completed in 1942, and the resulting reservoir, Fort Gibson Lake, covered much of the land that is now Sequoyah State Park.
In the 1950s, the state of Oklahoma began acquiring land around the lake and developing it into a state park. The park was officially dedicated in 1955 and named after Sequoyah, the Cherokee Indian who created a syllabary for the Cherokee language. Sequoyah State park is a great source for day hike, outdoor exercise, summer getaways, and more!
During our day hike, we headed down to the end of the trail. Along the way we decided to cook some bushcraft breakfast. Of course, if you plan to do this, please make sure the weather is right and you are cooking in the proper areas designated by the park. Afterwards, we headed back on trail where we were excited to find many wild edibles and medicinal herbs along the way. (See them in our Gallery Here) The trail then takes a left and opens up to a beautiful tunnel of pine trees leading all the way to the end of the trail. Overall, this trek is a great, leisurely hike with beautiful views of tall pine trees ending in views of a gorgeous serene lakeside shore.
