The Wichita Mountains

[Aaron Zagrodnick]

Emerging from the unyielding flatness of the Oklahoma plains, the Wichita Mountains are a revelation of surprising beauty, craggy mountains and untamed wilderness. When nearing the outskirts of the Wichitas, the flatness of the fields gives way to rolling foothills punctuated by an occasional rocky outcrop. Once in the heart of the range, rugged domes and high peaks composed of pink, weathered granite proliferate, revealing an unexpectedly ragged mountain fastness. Yet, the mountains, amazing as they are, are not the only treasures in the Wichita Mountains...

Bubba Suess breaks down hiking opportunities in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma, read the full article below in Issue 9:

Hiking the Wichitas

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