Elk Mountain LbNA #22331
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Add Location| Owner: | Kristal & Ron  |
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| Plant date: | May 17, 2006 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Cache |
| County: | Comanche |
| State: | Oklahoma |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | photopam |
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| Last found: | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Status: | FFFOF |
| Last edited: | May 17, 2006 |
Distance: 1.3 miles one-way
Elevation gain: 590 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Stamp: Hand-carved
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma is the oldest managed wildlife preserve in the United States. Thanks to Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt, over 59,000 acres of gorgeous grassland and mountaintops have been set aside for the enjoyment and propagation of many endangered species of game. Within about 2 miles one afternoon, we saw deer, longhorn, bison and elk. The next day we saw wild turkeys in the same spot. This park is truly one of America’s treasures.
The Visitor Center is at the junction of State Highways 115 and 49, about 20 miles northwest of Lawton. Hours of operation are 10am to 5:30pm, closed Tuesdays and major holidays. Enjoy the museum and pick up a trail map there.
TO THE BOX
Take Highway 49 northwest to the Sunset picnic area. The trailhead is just left of the dam holding back Sunset Pool. The hike to the top of Elk Mountain is an enjoyable half-hour through juniper, oak, and the beautiful local rock formations. Just shy of the summit you’ll find a cement marker right in the middle of the trail that reads, “Trail Rehab…1988”. From the marker, take a reading of 220* from north and find a small cedar tree about 15 yards away, up against the rocks. The box is nestled at its base, under a piece of canvas and some rocks. Hopefully, you have time to explore the expansive mountaintop – it provides 360* views of the entire area.
Elevation gain: 590 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Stamp: Hand-carved
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma is the oldest managed wildlife preserve in the United States. Thanks to Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt, over 59,000 acres of gorgeous grassland and mountaintops have been set aside for the enjoyment and propagation of many endangered species of game. Within about 2 miles one afternoon, we saw deer, longhorn, bison and elk. The next day we saw wild turkeys in the same spot. This park is truly one of America’s treasures.
The Visitor Center is at the junction of State Highways 115 and 49, about 20 miles northwest of Lawton. Hours of operation are 10am to 5:30pm, closed Tuesdays and major holidays. Enjoy the museum and pick up a trail map there.
TO THE BOX
Take Highway 49 northwest to the Sunset picnic area. The trailhead is just left of the dam holding back Sunset Pool. The hike to the top of Elk Mountain is an enjoyable half-hour through juniper, oak, and the beautiful local rock formations. Just shy of the summit you’ll find a cement marker right in the middle of the trail that reads, “Trail Rehab…1988”. From the marker, take a reading of 220* from north and find a small cedar tree about 15 yards away, up against the rocks. The box is nestled at its base, under a piece of canvas and some rocks. Hopefully, you have time to explore the expansive mountaintop – it provides 360* views of the entire area.