larvitar - Sep 4, 2016 2:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2016
Larvitour Stop #36
After visiting the other Plains high points, I wasn't expecting such a long hike from Oklahoma, but every step of that 8-mile round trip was beautiful. Hiked up to the high point, then detoured to the edge of the mesa and watched the vultures and ravens ride the updrafts. Don't we all wish we could do the same?
patascent - Jul 1, 2016 7:00 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2016
Fun Evening Trail Run
Our 2nd high point of the day (1st Mount Sunflower, KS). My first time being at two state high points in one day. Chris and I enjoyed hiking and jogging the trail to the summit. Beautiful country! Saw lots of horny toads and rabbits too.
big_g - Jun 28, 2016 3:00 am Date Climbed: Jan 3, 2016
HP #?
Nice hike that reminded me a bit of the Arizona Trail.
BLBonnet - Jun 13, 2016 4:30 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2015
Bring water
We were surprised by the amount of walking we had to do. Took us at least a couple hours. The first half of the trail gets pretty boring and some expecting a quick hike will be annoyed by the trail taking so long to gain elevation. It's a unique location - especially for Oklahoma!
mountaingazelle - Apr 28, 2016 11:15 am Date Climbed: Apr 24, 2016
Black Mesa
Hiked to the highpoint on a sunny and windy morning. Nice monument on the summit.
Had the trail, Mesa to myself. Saw a herd of Desert Bighorn. Not too bad for a class-1 trail.
Bark Eater - Oct 21, 2015 1:01 pm Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2015
Beautiful day in the panhandle
Picture perfect fall day. We only encountered one other group of two our entire time on the trail. #44 for me. #34 for Lillian. We loved staying at the Black Mesa B&B. Highly recommended!
There were 6 groups on the trail ahead of us, and two more came while we were on the trail on Labor Day weekend. Beautiful weather and clear path, with handy benches at each mile. Take plenty of water. Took us longer than I expected at 4.5 hours, but we were in no hurry.
Discovered there were several Allosaurus tracks in a riverbed just 4/10 mile from trailhead. We drove over and saw them. Pretty amazing set of fossilized prints!
DarrenKnezek - Jul 13, 2015 10:18 am Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2015
On the way back to Utah
My wife and I climbed to the top on the way back to Utah. Wonderful hike with gorgeous wildflowers aplenty. Saw many horned toads and iguanas. Neat monument on top!
punchline - May 30, 2015 10:25 am Date Climbed: May 24, 2015
HP # 28
Lucked out as far as the weather as all the spring storms passed through a few days before we got there. Absolutely stunning wildflowers and lush, green vegetation. Husband got attacked by a jumping cholla cactus but persevered and made the summit! Well-marked and easy trail with temps in the low 70's. Would not want to do this in July as it would be a scorcher, for sure.
Tonka - Apr 20, 2015 4:55 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2015
Nice area most would not get to.
Got an early start for here - long drive in (We came in from Dalhart,TX), and had very cool temps with the trail to ourselves. One of those areas you'd never find without being from OK or a high pointer. 2 1/2 hours for us but we had an agenda, could have spent more time.
This was a very beautiful state park. It was over a year ago but I stayed with a nice couple at a bed and breakfast in the park. The hike itself was actually quite nice and not what I expected for Oklahoma, the marker on top was really cool.
AF_Hiker - Aug 20, 2014 11:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2014
HP #7
I started the hike around 1 p.m. It was very hot. It took me about 4 hours round trip. There were several other people on the trail, but I was at the summit alone for the 15 minutes I was up there. Very beautiful area.
funnyfarm - Jul 29, 2014 9:01 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2014
Foggy, rainy hike
There certainly wasn't much to see as the fog was very thick. But, 65 degrees in mid July beats hiking in 95 degree heat. My 11th highpoint.
Tracy - May 31, 2014 8:57 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2014
with crutches and an ankle compression boot
My wife joined me for this "hobble-fest" and appreciated the fact that I didn't rush her for once. It took me 5.25 hours car to car. We enjoyed and highly recommend the Black Mesa Bed and Breakfast. The owners were very friendly and hospitable.
iamrwood - Jan 13, 2014 11:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2013
Running from Rain
Hiked in on a hot summer afternoon. Spent some time on top and on the way back out broke into a jog as summer thunder clouds came out of nowhere! [with Pocket Rocks]
S2Ranch - Oct 21, 2013 10:03 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2013
Me and my girls
Savy said it was hard but well worth it!
I say longer hike to the mesa than I expected then short trip but we enjoyed it and was glad to get on top for a bit of a breeze!
technicolorNH - Aug 29, 2013 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2013
at night
Started @ 1 AM. Windy, cloudless, half waning moon. Beautiful scenery in the moonlight. So much flox! Eighty five minute walk up, same time back down. Back in my car @ 4 AM.
mebo1126 - Aug 29, 2013 9:17 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2013
Fun
Hiked this one day after Arkansas' Mt. Magazine. Flew a Cessna 170B into Clayton, NM then drove to Kenton. Lucked out by finding a clean, wonderful bed and breakfast about four miles from the trailhead (Black Mesa Bed and Breakfast). I highly recommend the B&B. The owners were very friendly and hospitable. The hike was pretty easy. The hardest part was the heat on the way back down. The mileage went by relatively quickly as it is predominantly flat. Would recommend!
ZeeJay - Aug 18, 2013 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
Nice hike
Nice easy hike but super hot. Lots of pretty wildflowers.
larvitar - Sep 4, 2016 2:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2016
Larvitour Stop #36After visiting the other Plains high points, I wasn't expecting such a long hike from Oklahoma, but every step of that 8-mile round trip was beautiful. Hiked up to the high point, then detoured to the edge of the mesa and watched the vultures and ravens ride the updrafts. Don't we all wish we could do the same?
patascent - Jul 1, 2016 7:00 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2016
Fun Evening Trail RunOur 2nd high point of the day (1st Mount Sunflower, KS). My first time being at two state high points in one day. Chris and I enjoyed hiking and jogging the trail to the summit. Beautiful country! Saw lots of horny toads and rabbits too.
big_g - Jun 28, 2016 3:00 am Date Climbed: Jan 3, 2016
HP #?Nice hike that reminded me a bit of the Arizona Trail.
BLBonnet - Jun 13, 2016 4:30 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2015
Bring waterWe were surprised by the amount of walking we had to do. Took us at least a couple hours. The first half of the trail gets pretty boring and some expecting a quick hike will be annoyed by the trail taking so long to gain elevation. It's a unique location - especially for Oklahoma!
mountaingazelle - Apr 28, 2016 11:15 am Date Climbed: Apr 24, 2016
Black MesaHiked to the highpoint on a sunny and windy morning. Nice monument on the summit.
Kiefer - Apr 14, 2016 8:23 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2016
Great dayHad the trail, Mesa to myself. Saw a herd of Desert Bighorn. Not too bad for a class-1 trail.
Bark Eater - Oct 21, 2015 1:01 pm Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2015
Beautiful day in the panhandlePicture perfect fall day. We only encountered one other group of two our entire time on the trail. #44 for me. #34 for Lillian. We loved staying at the Black Mesa B&B. Highly recommended!
lorriegirl - Sep 8, 2015 11:37 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2015
Highpoint Plus Allosaurus TracksThere were 6 groups on the trail ahead of us, and two more came while we were on the trail on Labor Day weekend. Beautiful weather and clear path, with handy benches at each mile. Take plenty of water. Took us longer than I expected at 4.5 hours, but we were in no hurry.
Discovered there were several Allosaurus tracks in a riverbed just 4/10 mile from trailhead. We drove over and saw them. Pretty amazing set of fossilized prints!
DarrenKnezek - Jul 13, 2015 10:18 am Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2015
On the way back to UtahMy wife and I climbed to the top on the way back to Utah. Wonderful hike with gorgeous wildflowers aplenty. Saw many horned toads and iguanas. Neat monument on top!
punchline - May 30, 2015 10:25 am Date Climbed: May 24, 2015
HP # 28Lucked out as far as the weather as all the spring storms passed through a few days before we got there. Absolutely stunning wildflowers and lush, green vegetation. Husband got attacked by a jumping cholla cactus but persevered and made the summit! Well-marked and easy trail with temps in the low 70's. Would not want to do this in July as it would be a scorcher, for sure.
Tonka - Apr 20, 2015 4:55 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2015
Nice area most would not get to.Got an early start for here - long drive in (We came in from Dalhart,TX), and had very cool temps with the trail to ourselves. One of those areas you'd never find without being from OK or a high pointer. 2 1/2 hours for us but we had an agenda, could have spent more time.
VtownStrider - Oct 7, 2014 7:42 pm
Hp 16This was a very beautiful state park. It was over a year ago but I stayed with a nice couple at a bed and breakfast in the park. The hike itself was actually quite nice and not what I expected for Oklahoma, the marker on top was really cool.
AF_Hiker - Aug 20, 2014 11:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2014
HP #7I started the hike around 1 p.m. It was very hot. It took me about 4 hours round trip. There were several other people on the trail, but I was at the summit alone for the 15 minutes I was up there. Very beautiful area.
funnyfarm - Jul 29, 2014 9:01 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2014
Foggy, rainy hikeThere certainly wasn't much to see as the fog was very thick. But, 65 degrees in mid July beats hiking in 95 degree heat. My 11th highpoint.
Tracy - May 31, 2014 8:57 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2014
with crutches and an ankle compression bootMy wife joined me for this "hobble-fest" and appreciated the fact that I didn't rush her for once. It took me 5.25 hours car to car. We enjoyed and highly recommend the Black Mesa Bed and Breakfast. The owners were very friendly and hospitable.
iamrwood - Jan 13, 2014 11:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2013
Running from RainHiked in on a hot summer afternoon. Spent some time on top and on the way back out broke into a jog as summer thunder clouds came out of nowhere! [with Pocket Rocks]
S2Ranch - Oct 21, 2013 10:03 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2013
Me and my girlsSavy said it was hard but well worth it!
I say longer hike to the mesa than I expected then short trip but we enjoyed it and was glad to get on top for a bit of a breeze!
technicolorNH - Aug 29, 2013 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2013
at nightStarted @ 1 AM. Windy, cloudless, half waning moon. Beautiful scenery in the moonlight. So much flox! Eighty five minute walk up, same time back down. Back in my car @ 4 AM.
mebo1126 - Aug 29, 2013 9:17 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2013
FunHiked this one day after Arkansas' Mt. Magazine. Flew a Cessna 170B into Clayton, NM then drove to Kenton. Lucked out by finding a clean, wonderful bed and breakfast about four miles from the trailhead (Black Mesa Bed and Breakfast). I highly recommend the B&B. The owners were very friendly and hospitable. The hike was pretty easy. The hardest part was the heat on the way back down. The mileage went by relatively quickly as it is predominantly flat. Would recommend!
ZeeJay - Aug 18, 2013 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
Nice hikeNice easy hike but super hot. Lots of pretty wildflowers.