Black Mesa Summit Trail

Wow! So different than any place I’ve been in Oklahoma.

Not gonna lie, the steep hike on rhe way to the summit was tough! Frequent breaks, sips of water helped. Beautiful views were the reward. No shade, so hikes early in the day if it’s going to be warm.

Great Highpoint Hike, Reachable for Many

I visited 4 states in the Great Plains and part of it was to see the highpoints of each. Only Oklahoma at Black Mesa provided any elevation or hike. By AllTrails, this is an 8.8 mile, 748 vertical f...

Always wanted to hike Oklahoma's highest point

Meredith Aug 2020 gives a thorough review, but I would add March is a good time of year to go if weather cooperates. No snakes! My husband and I are 60 and moderately active. I found the incline to...

Kids got amazing feeling of accomplishment

This trail is doable and worth it - even with young children - with some planning. I hiked with kids ages 6, 9, and 11, and I questioned the wisdom of undertaking this long trail with young kids. An...

Moderate to difficult hike

We didn't make it to the summit. The 1st 2 miles of trail is very dry and offers little shade. The rotted trail can be difficult to negotiate for novice hikers. We finally began to see some change in...