Elk Mountain trail - Wichita Wildlife Refuge - Oklahoma
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Max and 99
N 34° 43.904 W 098° 43.412
14S E 525310 N 3843328
Elk Mountain trail located in the Wichita Wildlife Refuge
Waymark Code: WME2FC
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2012
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Elk Mountain trailhead is located close to parking, the Sunset picnic area, and restroom facilities. This is a very popular area of the Wichita Wildlife Refuge, and parking spots fill up fast. If no parking is available along the route to the trailhead, you can park just west of here at the Caddo Lake area and walk over.
Elk Mountain trail begins at a footbridge over a creek and falls. There are many concrete steps to help visitors up this steep 1.14 mile trail that includes a 590 ft. change in elevation and some rough terrain.
The trailhead sign gives this additional information:
Entering Charon Gardens Recreation Area
Camping by permit only
No fires
For more information on the Elk Mountain trail and other hiking opportunities nearby stop at the WWR Visitor's Center to pick up a detailed map.
Parking: N 34° 43.921 W 098° 43.432
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
Warning sign near trailhead:
"Rock climbing-boulder hopping can be dangerous. Be careful!"
Trail type: dirt, crushed stone, and sometimes boulders
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