Originally Posted by DMC707

One of our areas in Oklahoma City is called the Bluff Creek recreational area

Its multi use -- it has a circular blacktop trail in the center that runs about 1.5-2 miles . The trail entrance has a little pavillion area for picnics or for post ride kicking back.

The mountain biking trail (hikers and trail runners use it too) - sort of surrounds the blacktop, but loops in and out of a nearby creek bed. Its 5 miles total, but there are several areas where people can jump off the mountain bike singletrack and hit the blacktop for a less stressful trip back to the truck if someone gets winded, - or if they want to break the ride up into shorter laps rather than 5 mile chunks. --

A multi use area is great --- i see families pushing baby strollers, walking dogs, etc. - cyclists and trail runners on the singletrack , - and its a real harmonious place

If you can manage a field trip on "company time" - it might be worth a visit to check it out and emulate some features.

We also have other trail areas that are more "hardcore" - and they are popular , but the multi use area is nice