Tag Archives: Draper Lake

Random Photos 16

It’s been a while since the weather has been decent enough to go out for rides and take pictures. Here we have downtown OKC with the taller buildings in the clouds. This was the first decent warmish day in three … Continue reading

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Random Photos 16

Out at Stanley Draper Lake, this is the bikeway running down below the dam from the eastern side. This image doesn’t show anything special, but I thought the colors were so refreshing. We’ve had unseasonably warm weather, so riding is … Continue reading

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Random Photos 14

The Katy Trail is rather winsome this time of year. This is looking down toward the northern end where the new bridge has been installed, but not yet fully usable. There were construction crews on the day I rode past … Continue reading

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Ride Photos 27

It’s been two years since I last visited some of the off-road points on Draper Lake. Today was 2 through 4, but in reverse order. I rode the trail starting at Point 4, which is currently under reconstruction. Lots of … Continue reading

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Ride Photos 26

Today I rode out to Draper Lake. This time I felt like visiting at least one of the many land points, so I started with Point 1. On the way, I passed this swampy overflow basin. It was here before … Continue reading

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Ride Photos 21

Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County are supposed to be working on replacing some damage to the bridge over Crutcho Creek on Midwest Boulevard. I noted some two years ago when the road was blocked off that there never was any … Continue reading

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Ride Photos 20

This is what the new bikeway signs look like. You can find them scattered all over the Oklahoma City area, wherever these established trails exists. More trails are in the works, and at least one new trail is always under … Continue reading

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Ride Photos 18

This time I’ll start with a song that was going through my head the whole time I was riding to Draper, around it, and back. It reflects the prayer that has been on my heart for quite some time now. … Continue reading

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Draper Point 10 Again

Today I visited Point 10, the second longest trail ride among Draper Lake’s points. As you might expect, the trail is half the fun. It’s not just going out to visit a remote site; it’s a great workout pedaling along … Continue reading

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Ride Photos 17

This past Monday was cool enough to ride off into the bushes without the risk of being consumed by insects. I rode out to Draper Lake resolved to visit the most remote points, 14-16. The trail takes you right out … Continue reading

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