Title: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: Kenosha on May 08, 2008, 08:38:39 pm Kaiser Foundation donates a million to improve turkey mountain trailhead. A pavilion, small amphitheater, more parking (people are parking in the grass as it is), artificial bouldering rocks (cool! FYI...not for children, I hope. I hope they are real, for technical bouldering) and improved signage for the trails...Sweet!
My understanding is that this is low impact, green technology for most of this stuff...reclaimed wood for the pavilion; permeable asphalt for the parking, etc. The idea is to keep it feeling like a wilderness area, definitely not to ruin what is already good about the park. http://www.newson6.com/global/story.asp?s=8292167 Title: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: PonderInc on May 08, 2008, 08:42:04 pm Thanks to Kaiser (again)!
Title: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: Kenosha on May 08, 2008, 08:52:23 pm (http://kotv.images.worldnow.com/images/8292167_BG1.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2476794563_7da507b4a9_o.jpg) (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2476794475_e2e889c336_o.jpg) Title: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: sgrizzle on May 09, 2008, 07:12:19 am I <3 Kaiser
Title: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: cannon_fodder on May 09, 2008, 07:19:42 am The Kaiser Family is picking up on the long legacy of wealthy Tulsans giving back to their community. I'm very proud to be a beneficiary and grateful for their work.
Title: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: cks511 on May 09, 2008, 07:39:10 am quote: +1 Title: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: Kenosha on May 09, 2008, 07:45:45 am http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20080509_1_A13_hThep07533
quote: Title: Re: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: SXSW on August 03, 2009, 10:05:45 am I was at Turkey this past weekend and the trailhead improvements look really good so far even if they aren't finished yet. The parking lot is brand new and they are working on the pavilion with sandstone pavers leading up to the trails. It appears the bike path that was built to come up from the river to the trailhead is also being extended further west past the parking lot and then north along the powerline easement up the hill parallel to Elwood. Does anyone know if they are planning to continue extending the paved bike path north in that area and where would it then connect? One of Tulsa's best views is at the top of the hill where Elwood curves to W. 61st. And I didn't notice construction of the climbing rocks, where will this be located?
They are also nearing completion of the bike path along 71st which now turns north at Elwood and connects to the Turkey Mtn. parking lot/trailhead. That provides an alternative to the steep trail to the north. It would be nice to see the path along 71st extended further west up to Tulsa Hills and beyond. I imagine both the north and south sides of 71st from Elwood to US 75 will be built up with new neighborhoods in the next 10 years and it would be a nice asset for them to be able to connect to the river and Turkey Mtn. Title: Re: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: BKDotCom on August 04, 2009, 06:46:57 am It would be nice to see the path along 71st extended further west up to Tulsa Hills and beyond. I imagine both the north and south sides of 71st from Elwood to US 75 will be built up with new neighborhoods in the next 10 years and it would be a nice asset for them to be able to connect to the river and Turkey Mtn. In addition a trail/sidewalk south along Elwood would be an asset.Quite a bit of right of way, but not much shoulder... Title: Re: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: SXSW on August 04, 2009, 07:17:01 am In addition a trail/sidewalk south along Elwood would be an asset. Quite a bit of right of way, but not much shoulder... I agree. SW Tulsa is growing fast, probably the fastest growing area of Tulsa due to 71st, US 75, and especially Tulsa Hills shopping center. I wouldn't be surprised to see that whole area built-up eventually from the river to just west of US 75 north of 91st and south of 61st. Might as well connect these neighborhoods with bike paths that also connect to Turkey Mtn. and the river trails. Much better to see new homes here in Tulsa rather than in Owasso or BA. Title: Re: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: Ihearttacos on August 04, 2009, 08:30:01 am And I didn't notice construction of the climbing rocks, where will this be located? The bouldering/climbing rocks will be located to the south of the Turkey Mountain parking lot, just off the bike path. It is to be completed in the first phase of the project. Title: Re: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: SXSW on February 03, 2010, 04:47:13 pm If you haven't checked out the improvements made at Turkey Mtn. Urban Wilderness you really should. The new restrooms, parking lot, and trailhead are finished. If you are accessing it from the east bank river trail you go across the 71st St. bridge to near Elwood and then north to the trailhead parking lot. From there you go back down to the river by the railroad tracks to connect with the west bank trail. The trail is really steep and beautiful as it winds through the woods with Turkey rising sharply on one side and the river on the other.
It would be nice though if they ever build a west bank river trail extension from 71st south to the Jenks bridge if you could cut through the wastewater facility just north of the 71st St. bridge instead of going up to Elwood and Turkey and then back down to the river. Title: Re: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: Conan71 on February 03, 2010, 04:52:45 pm If you haven't checked out the improvements made at Turkey Mtn. Urban Wilderness you really should. The new restrooms, parking lot, and trailhead are finished. If you are accessing it from the east bank river trail you go across the 71st St. bridge to near Elwood and then north to the trailhead parking lot. From there you go back down to the river by the railroad tracks to connect with the west bank trail. The trail is really steep and beautiful as it winds through the woods with Turkey rising sharply on one side and the river on the other. It would be nice though if they ever build a west bank river trail extension from 71st south to the Jenks bridge if you could cut through the wastewater facility just north of the 71st St. bridge instead of going up to Elwood and Turkey and then back down to the river. We refer to the hills leading from the west bank trail to the parking lot as "The Three Spikes of Death". That last hill leaves my thighs burning. Title: Re: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: Patrick on February 04, 2010, 11:44:32 am We refer to the hills leading from the west bank trail to the parking lot as "The Three Spikes of Death". That last hill leaves my thighs burning. Nice name. That climb is tough and kicks my butt every time. The ride down is fun - I was very startled one time when I turned one of the corners only to find a horse / rider coming out of the brush. I wasn't expecting that. (Since I have seen many more people riding out there.) It is a wonderful area. Title: Re: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: SXSW on February 04, 2010, 02:56:58 pm Supposedly there are caves near the base of Turkey near the tracks/river but I've never been able to find them. Has anyone ever seen these caves? There also said to be runes or inscriptions in the rock made by "pre-Columbian travelers" i.e. Vikings but more likely hobos.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_Mountain_inscriptions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_Mountain_inscriptions) Title: Re: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: Vision 2025 on February 04, 2010, 03:05:34 pm Supposedly there are caves near the base of Turkey near the tracks/river but I've never been able to find them. Has anyone ever seen these caves? There also said to be runes or inscriptions in the rock made by "pre-Columbian travelers" i.e. Vikings but more likely hobos. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_Mountain_inscriptions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_Mountain_inscriptions) In the winter you can see them from Riverside. Not really caves more of a series of deep overhangs but they are near the wastewater treatment plant. Title: Re: 1Mil for Turkey Mountain trailhead improvements Post by: Conan71 on February 04, 2010, 05:47:31 pm I'm glad the image and reputation of Turkey Mountain is changing to one of a serious recreational spot instead of a gay cruising outpost. It truly is one of the better gems in the Tulsa area for hiking, biking, sight-seeing, wildlife watching, etc.
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