The Gathering Place – Arkansas River loop from Arrow Springs
The Gathering Place – Arkansas River loop from Arrow Springs
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The Gathering Place – Arkansas River loop from Arrow Springs
04:35
78.9km
360m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 12, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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12.6 km
Creek Turnpike Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
26.4 km
View of the Arkansas River from Turkey Mountain Park
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From this location you can access the many walking trails, including those that take you up Turkey Mountain. You can also get onto the Riverparks West Bank Trail from here, which is a multi-use trail that runs parallel to the river.
There is a decent size parking lot with toilets.
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27.9 km
View of the Arkansas River from Riverparks West Bank Trail
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This is a multi-use trail with markings to separate cyclists and pedestrians. It is generally paved and relatively flat. Please note that the trail is closed overnight.
From this trail you can also access other walking trails within the park, some of which take you up Turkey Mountain.
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35.9 km
Frisco 4500 Meteor Locomotive at Route 66 Historical Village
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When the Meteor was converted to diesel locomotives, No. 4500 was repainted in Frisco's standard black with gold stripes and lettering. Cosmetically restored #4500, back in her Meteor livery, is now in the Route 66 Historical Village at 3770 Southwest Blvd. in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Meteor #4501, also in the Meteor livery, is housed at the American Railroad Museum in Frisco, Texas.
The streamlined, diesel-equipped Meteor began westbound service on May 14, 1948. On May 15, his first eastbound train departed from Oklahoma City. At the end of its maiden voyage, the President of the Frisco gave an interview in his attached private railcar. The train pointed to a glass filled almost to the brim with water. "Not a drop has been spilled between St. Louis and Tulsa," he said proudly.
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40.8 km
Zink Lake
Lake
44.7 km
Riverparks East Bank Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
47.5 km
The Gathering Place
Highlight • Rest Area
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52.9 km
Arkansas River
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56.2 km
River view
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Tip by
78.9 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
65.8 km
6.23 km
3.91 km
2.13 km
362 m
331 m
171 m
Surfaces
62.7 km
15.1 km
697 m
362 m
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