Tulsa: Reading-Spy Rock Loop
Solitude is easy to find in the Ozarks, and this 6.6-mile loop is no exception. Tackle this hike, which features forest, river, and bluff views in one day or camp out for the weekend.
Trail Facts
- Distance: 9.6
Waypoints
SRL001
Location: 35.6819152832031, -93.7869262695312
Follow blue blazes heading N through campground; trail winds into pine forested river bottom
SRL002
Location: 35.6783638000488, -93.7783737182617
Bear L onto West Trail, following loop clockwise
SRL003
Location: 35.6799392700195, -93.777099609375
Cross AR 215; path gently climbs into oak and pine forest
SRL004
Location: 35.6886901855469, -93.7796783447266
Trail edges around bluff; nice views of Bowden Hollow and Spy Rock
SRL005
Location: 35.6949768066406, -93.7615432739258
Cross over FR 1504
SRL006
Location: 35.6975479125977, -93.7580032348633
Turn R onto East Trail. Sidetrip: Turn L for 1.6-mile round trip to Spy Rock overlook
SRL007
Location: 35.6938858032227, -93.7566528320312
Waterfall below trail; creek usually dries up in midsummer
SRL008
Location: 35.6890182495117, -93.7607345581055
Small primitive campsite above trail
SRL009
Location: 35.6783447265625, -93.7715759277344
Straight @ AR 215; veer R to rejoin trail
SRL010
Location: 35.6780281066894, -93.7730178833008
Alternate trailhead; route heads into shady pines along river bottom
SRL011
Location: 35.678092956543, -93.7783737182617
End loop; turn L and return to trailhead