There’s so much to discover in Oklahoma and one of the best ways to explore its beauty is through hiking. I don’t know about you, but I love exploring caves. There’s only a few areas in the state that have caves with hiking trails to leading to them, and one of them is in Robbers Cave State Park – a gorgeous landscape filled with beauty and mystery.

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Head to southeast Oklahoma to the hills of the San Bois Mountains and you'll find Robbers Cave State Park - a 8,246-acre park filled with majestic beauty.
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The park is famous for its caves that were once used by notorious outlaws, Belle Star and Jesse James. They are open to the public and easily accessible.
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To get to the caves, take the Robbers Cave Nature Trail - a 0.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near the back of the park.
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Don't worry, the trail is marked along the route, so you'll always know where you're headed.
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The trail is rated easy to moderate, and takes about an hour to complete since you will be exploring the caves.
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You'll have to hike up the large sandstone formations and rocks, so plan accordingly. It's a short portion of the hike, so don't worry it's not too laborious.
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The caves are all aboveground and easily accessible. It's fun to walk through them and imagine the outlaws hiding out in them.
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Just look how narrow some of the caves form. Would you hike all the way back in there? I like the view from the outside just fine!
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From the top of the trail, the surrounding views are breathtaking. It's worth the drive to southern Oklahoma to take this short, but beautiful hike.
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Have you ever hiked to these aboveground caves? If so, what did you think about the hike? If you would like to spend the night in the park, check out this unique accommodation open to the public!

Robbers Cave State Park:

Hwy 2 N
Wilburton, OK 74578

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