Many ATV trails in the Kiamichi Mountains in Southeastern Oklahoma are considered multiple use trails. This means that while enjoying your ATV ride, you should watch out for bikers, hikers, horseback riders and joggers. The trails are color-coded according to which types of activity are allowed on that particular trail. When in doubt, check with a forest ranger before taking your ATV on a trail in order to avoid fines.
The Big Cedar Trail starts at the Peckerwood Knob Cabins in Southeastern Oklahoma. If staying at the cabins you have direct access to the trails, which is convenient as you won't need to trailer your ATV. You can ride it directly from the cabins to the trail. After approximately five miles, this trail connects with civilization via the Ben Patterson Road. You can choose to follow the road or travel west on a branch of the trail that will take you on a six-mile loop. This trail is pretty rough for approximately a half-mile, and it is bumpy for the duration of the trail.
Peckerwood Knob Cabins
63347 Hawk Lane
Smithville, Oklahoma 74957
580-494-7333
The Kiamichi Ridge Trail is accessible from both Highway 63 and Highway 259 out of Big Cedar, Oklahoma. This trail branches off in multiple places. You can ride west along the edge of the mountain and wind up in Honobia, Oklahoma. If you follow the edge of the mountain to the east, you will discover the serene Pigeon Creek or the Beech Creek National Scenic and Botanical area. Branches of this trail can run anywhere from four miles to 24 miles long. When following the branches of this extensive trail, you may want to bring a map or a GPS unit along on your trip.
The Cucumber Trail is not as widely used as some of the other trails and is likely to be overgrown in places. The trail follows creeks that branch out from Cucumber Creek. This scenic view will consist of a plethora of foliage, mossy creek banks and creek islands along with small wildlife such as birds. The length of the trail varies as it intersects with other trails such as the Kiamichi Ridge Trail. This trail is ideal for beginners as it's a mixture of bumpy and smooth spots as opposed to most others that are primarily rocky and bumpy.
