GREAT OKLAHOMA MOTORCYCLE RIDES
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What Are The Best Motorcycle Roads In Oklahoma?
- Talimena National Scenic Bywy (35 miles)
- Whichita Mtn Wildlife Refuge (30 miles)
- Indian Highway (39 miles)
- Lake Stanley Draper Loop (13 miles)
- Route 259 (62 miles)
Motorcycle Rides Near Me In Oklahoma
Below is our detailed list of the best Oklahoma motorcycle rides. Discover scenic byways and back roads that beckon you to explore Oklahoma's charming hometowns and authentic culture. Flyover states? Not for us - we'll RIDE through America's mid-western states anytime! Click on each Oklahoma motorcycle map link for the direct Google Maps route, and discover motorcycle rides near me in Oklahoma!
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Tips For Oklahoma Motorcycle Rides
Looking for places to ride motorcycles near me in Oklahoma? Thanks to it’s hot summers and relatively mild winters, you can ride here every month of the year. If planning motorcycle rides here in the summer, expect average temps to get into the mid-90’s. In which case it's always best to ride with mesh-style jackets or pants, or other types of hot weather riding gear. Insulative, wind-blocking jackets and motorcycle pants are best for any winter riding in Oklahoma. Most of the extreme weather such as tornadoes and heavy storms can hit from April through October. It's always a good idea to check the forecast before heading out.
Do I Need a Motorcycle Helmet in Oklahoma?
While you're discovering these scenic motorcycle rides near me in Oklahoma, keep in mind this is not a universal helmet state. This means that helmets are not required for all motorcyclists and passengers in Oklahoma. Instead, Oklahoma requires riders and passengers only under the age of 18 to wear a helmet.
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TALIMENA NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY
OK-1
DISTANCE: 35 miles
TIME: 1 hour
This Scenic Byway takes you through the Ouachita National Forest. For 54 miles along OK-1, this motorcycle ride in Oklahoma dips and swirls along a ridge line in eastern Oklahoma, and is the highest point in elevation between the Appalachians and the Rockies. There's 22 viewing vistas, and the ride offers continuous curves while the route twists around slopes and mountain tops.
(Photo: flickr.com / neilpeart.net)
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WICHITA MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE REFUGE
Route 49
DISTANCE: 30 miles
TIME: 45 mins
This scenic motorcycle road in Oklahoma takes you through Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge southwest of Oklahoma City. There's a few nice curves to work, but mostly some wide open vast stretches of Oklahoma country scenery. The road is nicely paved and riders will find very little traffic. Running alongside the Wichita Mountains, the scenic byway includes scenery of rocky lowlands, grass prairies, and timberland, all of which are especially beautiful in full bloom come summer and with the fall foliage. The refuge provides a habitat for large native grazing animals such as bison, elk, and white-tailed deer, so there are plenty of opportunities to see wildlife on this route. Just watch out for those bison!
(Photo: M.T. Rader)
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INDIAN HIGHWAY
Route 271, 144, Indian Hwy
DISTANCE: 39 miles
TIME: 1 hour
This is a great Oklahoma motorcycle ride with hardly any traffic, so you can go at your own pace. About as scenic a ride as you can find in all of Oklahoma. Pick up this route from Talihina. There are amazing curves and elevation changes. Further south is more great riding into Bethel along Route 144. There are a lot of nice curves and hills with nice views of tall trees and distant valleys and mountains.
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LAKE STANLEY DRAPER LOOP
Stanley Draper Road
DISTANCE: 13 miles
TIME: 20 mins
For a short, easy ride around Lake Stanley Draper, check out this Oklahoma motorcycle route just off of Highway 240. The scenery is great, as the lake is always next to you, as well as lots of trees. You'll cross the dam on the south end of the lake. This is an especially great Oklahoma motorcycle ride for beginners, as this loop can be used for excellent training for anybody who wants to work on gaining good cornering habits. There are numerous roads marked as Points where you can venture down to see the lake, some of which have great curves as well.
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ROUTE 259
US-259
DISTANCE: 62 miles
TIME: 1 hour
This route can be accessed just off the above mentioned Talimena Scenic Drive. Highway 259 is full of fast sweepers as you climb into the Ouachita Mountains, and stays great into Broken Bow, OK. There are many scenic lakes to ride around as well as many historic sites on this route, making this one of the best motorcycle roads in Oklahoma. As an off-shoot, take Route 144 to Honobia. OK for another fun, hilly motorcycle road.
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