Posted in Oklahoma Hiking, Nature April 29, 2020 by Jackie Ann

The Black Mesa Trail Will Show You A Completely New Side Of Oklahoma

Oklahoma has countless hiking trails that pepper the state, each one more beautiful than the next. If you’re looking to stretch your legs and have an epic outdoor adventure, consider heading over to the Black Mesa State Park and Nature Preserve where you can hike to the highest point in Oklahoma, giving you a completely new view of our beautiful state. Let’s take a closer look.

Located in the panhandle along the tri-state border with Colorado and New Mexico, the Black Mesa State Park and Nature Preserve is nearly 1,600 acres of pure Oklahoman beauty.

The area marks the point where the prairies meet the Rocky Mountains, making the landscape is one of the most unique in the state.

One of the main attractions to the preserve is the Black Mesa Summit Trail.

This scenic 4-mile out-and-back-trail will show you a completely new side of Oklahoma.

You’ll want to give yourself about 3-4 hours to complete the hike, and be sure to bring enough water and sunscreen, as there’s little shade along the way.

But there are several benches peppered along the trail where you can stop for a bit and admire the scenery.

When you reach the top, you’ll be standing at the highest point in Oklahoma—a whopping 4,973 feet in elevation!

If you get the opportunity, stick around the state park and preserve 'til night, when you’ll be welcomed with one of the most beautiful starry skies in the state (weather permitting, of course!)

Have you ever visited the Black Mesa Nature Preserve, or hiked to the summit of the Black Mesa? Let us know in the comments below! And if you know about a local restaurant, unique attraction, or hiking trail you think we should know about, nominate it for a chance to be featured!

Address: Black Mesa, Oklahoma 73946, USA