Located in southwest Oklahoma, the Wichita Mountains are rocky promontories full of natural beauty and breathtaking views. These mountains are home to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge – 59,000 spectacular acres full of free-roaming wildlife. Mt. Scott, the second highest mountain in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, stands at 2,264 ft. above sea level. The highest point, Mt. Pinchot, is only 12 feet taller but lies within a Special Use Area and is not accessible to visitors. Take a look at these epic mountains and the beauty that surrounds the area:
Jonathan C. Wheeler/Flickr A scenic highway leads visitors through the park and showcases the beautiful wildlife and fauna.
Nenortas Photography/Flickr The views from the top of the mountain peaks are epic.
Larry Smith/Flickr The surrounding plains around the mountains are exquisite.
Sarah Richter/Flickr The rocky cliffs and mountains are favorites of hikers and mountain climbers.
Larry Smith/Flickr Many popular fishing lakes can be found in the mountains. Pictured above is Osage Lake.
Jonathan C. Wheeler/Flickr Looking at Mt. Sheridan in the distance.
Thomas Shahan/Flickr A paved road leads you to the top of Mt. Scott. The views never get old.
Jonathan C. Wheeler/Flickr Mt. Scott and Mt. Sheridan can be seen in the distance from all over the park. One of the most spectacular times to visit the mountains is at sunset.
Larry Smith/Flickr One of the favorite places to explore is the Forty Foot Hole - a natural depression located in Narrows Canyon.
Sarah Richter/Flickr You’ll find many waterfalls that make for the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the mist on hot, summer days.
jdan57/Flickr I could sit here all day and enjoy the beauty!
Justin Meissen/Flickr The canyons and hidden spots alone will keep you on an adventure all day long.
Have you ever visited these epic mountains? What is your favorite part about them?
Jonathan C. Wheeler/Flickr
A scenic highway leads visitors through the park and showcases the beautiful wildlife and fauna.
Nenortas Photography/Flickr
The views from the top of the mountain peaks are epic.
Larry Smith/Flickr
The surrounding plains around the mountains are exquisite.
Sarah Richter/Flickr
The rocky cliffs and mountains are favorites of hikers and mountain climbers.
Many popular fishing lakes can be found in the mountains. Pictured above is Osage Lake.
Looking at Mt. Sheridan in the distance.
Thomas Shahan/Flickr
A paved road leads you to the top of Mt. Scott. The views never get old.
Mt. Scott and Mt. Sheridan can be seen in the distance from all over the park. One of the most spectacular times to visit the mountains is at sunset.
One of the favorite places to explore is the Forty Foot Hole - a natural depression located in Narrows Canyon.
You’ll find many waterfalls that make for the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the mist on hot, summer days.
jdan57/Flickr
I could sit here all day and enjoy the beauty!
Justin Meissen/Flickr
The canyons and hidden spots alone will keep you on an adventure all day long.
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