When you’ve been hiking all day, sometimes you just know it’s time for dessert. We have a perfectly balanced day planned for you. Start by getting all your exercise in on a pretty 2.3-mile hike on Elk Mountain and end by getting a delicious cookie at Mrs. Chadwick’s bakery. Whether you’re looking for the best hikes in Oklahoma or just the best sweets, you’re sure to have a great time on your day trip.

This hike is simply breathtaking, and you’ll have the opportunity to see incredible views the whole way along this moderately challenging trail. There’s nothing like feeling like you’re on top of the world!
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The landscape is beautifully varied, so you will be fascinated the whole time you’re walking along the trail. From water features to greenery to fantastic vistas, Elk Mountain Trail definitely has it all covered.
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While the trail is gorgeous at any time of year, the fall is especially nice because you get to enjoy the lovely sight of the leaves changing colors in the trees and bringing stunning autumn hues to your hike.
Elk Mountian Trail, Oklahoma 73552, USA
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Mrs. Chadwick’s Bakery is your next stop, and you’ll be thrilled when you see its charming exterior inviting you inside to see all the desserts.
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No matter the season, the cookies will be calling you after all that walking. Get ready to be charmed by all the sweet treats you’ll find in this cute shop. It’s just about a half-hour’s drive away from the trail.
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The cookies at this bakery are museum-worthy. They’re so gorgeous you’ll want to take a picture before you dig into them.
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The frosted art continues all over the bakery, and you won't be able to believe your eyes at the detailed work put into every delicious confection that Mrs. Chadwick’s offers.
Mrs. Chadwick's Bakery, 153 E Lake Dr, Medicine Park, OK 73557, USA
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Elk Mountain Trail and Mrs. Chadwick’s Bakery make up the ideal Oklahoma day. When you combine nature with delectable treats, you know it’s going to be one for the books. Have a fantastic time!

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