Broken Bow cabin near David Boren Hiking Trail

Cabins near David Boren Hiking Trail

Cabins near David Boren Hiking Trail — 0.6 miles from the door.

The 4-mile loop trail through old-growth pine — eight-minute drive to the trailhead. David Boren is the signature Beavers Bend hike: river crossings, lookout points, moderate climbs, and shade most of the way. Doable in 2 hours, beautiful in any season.

Recommended cabin

Sound of Sunshine

Sound of Sunshine

6 Bedrooms · Sleeps 18 · From $300 / night

Game room, hot tub, arcade & fire pit — sleeps 18.

Why staying near David Boren Hiking Trail matters.

David Boren is the signature Beavers Bend hike: river crossings, lookout points, moderate climbs, and shade most of the way. Doable in 2 hours, beautiful in any season. At 0.6 miles from the cabin door, David Boren Hiking Trail is a short enough hop that you can go twice in one weekend instead of building the whole day around it.

What to do at David Boren Hiking Trail.

Hike the full 4-mile loop counter-clockwise, stop at the Cedar Bluff lookout, and finish at the Mountain Fork bridge for photos.

Getting there from the cabins.

From either cabin it is 0.6 miles on paved road, and the route is straightforward enough that you will not need directions after the first trip. Cell service drops in patches once you leave the main highway, so download your map before you head out. Parking at David Boren Hiking Trail is easiest before 10am and after 4pm on weekends.

Other stops within a few minutes.

Cedar Bluff Overlook (1.1 miles), Forest Heritage Center Museum (0.9 miles), Hochatown Petting Zoo & Safari (3.4 miles). Most guests pair David Boren Hiking Trail with one of these and call it a half-day — that is the whole appeal of staying this close to everything.

Local tip.

Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet — the river crossings are knee-deep after rain.

The cabins.

Both Sound of Sunshine and As Good As It Gets are within walking-to-driving distance of David Boren Hiking Trail. Sound of Sunshine sleeps 18 across 6 bedrooms with a game room, arcade, hot tub, and fire pit, and it welcomes dogs for a flat $150 per-stay fee. As Good As It Gets sleeps 20 across 5 bedrooms and adds a private heated indoor pool you can use in any season. We own and run both ourselves — when you text, you get one of us.

Questions, answered

Plan with confidence.

How far are your cabins from David Boren Hiking Trail?
Both cabins are 0.6 miles from David Boren Hiking Trail — usually under 10 minutes by car on paved roads.
What can you do at David Boren Hiking Trail?
Hike the full 4-mile loop counter-clockwise, stop at the Cedar Bluff lookout, and finish at the Mountain Fork bridge for photos.
Do I need a car to visit David Boren Hiking Trail from the cabins?
Yes — bring a vehicle. Everything in Broken Bow is reached by car. The drive from cabin to David Boren Hiking Trail is short and on paved roads.
What else is near David Boren Hiking Trail?
Cedar Bluff Overlook is 1.1 miles from the cabins, Forest Heritage Center Museum is 0.9 miles from the cabins, Hochatown Petting Zoo & Safari is 3.4 miles from the cabins. All of them are an easy add-on to the same outing.
Which cabin should I book if David Boren Hiking Trail is the reason for the trip?
Sound of Sunshine is the one we usually recommend for this trip, but both cabins sit the same 0.6 miles away, so pick on group size and amenities instead of location.
What's the best time of year to visit David Boren Hiking Trail?
Mid-September through early November is the sweet spot — cool weather, peak fall color, and lower crowds than peak October weekends. Late April and mid-May are also excellent.

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