Black Mesa Climber's Log

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patascent

patascent - Jul 1, 2016 7:00 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2016

Fun Evening Trail Run  Sucess!

Our 2nd high point of the day (1st Mount Sunflower, KS). My first time being at two state high points in one day. Chris and I enjoyed hiking and jogging the trail to the summit. Beautiful country! Saw lots of horny toads and rabbits too.

big_g

big_g - Jun 28, 2016 3:00 am Date Climbed: Jan 3, 2016

HP #?  Sucess!

Nice hike that reminded me a bit of the Arizona Trail.

BLBonnet

BLBonnet - Jun 13, 2016 4:30 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2015

Bring water  Sucess!

We were surprised by the amount of walking we had to do. Took us at least a couple hours. The first half of the trail gets pretty boring and some expecting a quick hike will be annoyed by the trail taking so long to gain elevation. It's a unique location - especially for Oklahoma!

mountaingazelle

mountaingazelle - Apr 28, 2016 11:15 am Date Climbed: Apr 24, 2016

Black Mesa  Sucess!

Hiked to the highpoint on a sunny and windy morning. Nice monument on the summit.

Kiefer

Kiefer - Apr 14, 2016 8:23 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2016

Great day  Sucess!

Had the trail, Mesa to myself. Saw a herd of Desert Bighorn. Not too bad for a class-1 trail.

Bark Eater

Bark Eater - Oct 21, 2015 1:01 pm Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2015

Beautiful day in the panhandle  Sucess!

Picture perfect fall day. We only encountered one other group of two our entire time on the trail. #44 for me. #34 for Lillian. We loved staying at the Black Mesa B&B. Highly recommended!

lorriegirl

lorriegirl - Sep 8, 2015 11:37 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2015

Highpoint Plus Allosaurus Tracks  Sucess!

There were 6 groups on the trail ahead of us, and two more came while we were on the trail on Labor Day weekend. Beautiful weather and clear path, with handy benches at each mile. Take plenty of water. Took us longer than I expected at 4.5 hours, but we were in no hurry.

Discovered there were several Allosaurus tracks in a riverbed just 4/10 mile from trailhead. We drove over and saw them. Pretty amazing set of fossilized prints!

DarrenKnezek

DarrenKnezek - Jul 13, 2015 10:18 am Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2015

On the way back to Utah  Sucess!

My wife and I climbed to the top on the way back to Utah. Wonderful hike with gorgeous wildflowers aplenty. Saw many horned toads and iguanas. Neat monument on top!

punchline

punchline - May 30, 2015 10:25 am Date Climbed: May 24, 2015

HP # 28  Sucess!

Lucked out as far as the weather as all the spring storms passed through a few days before we got there. Absolutely stunning wildflowers and lush, green vegetation. Husband got attacked by a jumping cholla cactus but persevered and made the summit! Well-marked and easy trail with temps in the low 70's. Would not want to do this in July as it would be a scorcher, for sure.

Tonka

Tonka - Apr 20, 2015 4:55 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2015

Nice area most would not get to.  Sucess!

Got an early start for here - long drive in (We came in from Dalhart,TX), and had very cool temps with the trail to ourselves. One of those areas you'd never find without being from OK or a high pointer. 2 1/2 hours for us but we had an agenda, could have spent more time.

VtownStrider

VtownStrider - Oct 7, 2014 7:42 pm

Hp 16  Sucess!

This was a very beautiful state park. It was over a year ago but I stayed with a nice couple at a bed and breakfast in the park. The hike itself was actually quite nice and not what I expected for Oklahoma, the marker on top was really cool.

AF_Hiker - Aug 20, 2014 11:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2014

HP #7  Sucess!

I started the hike around 1 p.m. It was very hot. It took me about 4 hours round trip. There were several other people on the trail, but I was at the summit alone for the 15 minutes I was up there. Very beautiful area.

funnyfarm

funnyfarm - Jul 29, 2014 9:01 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2014

Foggy, rainy hike  Sucess!

There certainly wasn't much to see as the fog was very thick. But, 65 degrees in mid July beats hiking in 95 degree heat. My 11th highpoint.

Tracy

Tracy - May 31, 2014 8:57 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2014

with crutches and an ankle compression boot  Sucess!

My wife joined me for this "hobble-fest" and appreciated the fact that I didn't rush her for once. It took me 5.25 hours car to car. We enjoyed and highly recommend the Black Mesa Bed and Breakfast. The owners were very friendly and hospitable.

iamrwood

iamrwood - Jan 13, 2014 11:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2013

Running from Rain  Sucess!

Hiked in on a hot summer afternoon. Spent some time on top and on the way back out broke into a jog as summer thunder clouds came out of nowhere! [with Pocket Rocks]

S2Ranch

S2Ranch - Oct 21, 2013 10:03 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2013

Me and my girls  Sucess!

Savy said it was hard but well worth it!

I say longer hike to the mesa than I expected then short trip but we enjoyed it and was glad to get on top for a bit of a breeze!

technicolorNH

technicolorNH - Aug 29, 2013 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2013

at night  Sucess!

Started @ 1 AM. Windy, cloudless, half waning moon. Beautiful scenery in the moonlight. So much flox! Eighty five minute walk up, same time back down. Back in my car @ 4 AM.

mebo1126

mebo1126 - Aug 29, 2013 9:17 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2013

Fun  Sucess!

Hiked this one day after Arkansas' Mt. Magazine. Flew a Cessna 170B into Clayton, NM then drove to Kenton. Lucked out by finding a clean, wonderful bed and breakfast about four miles from the trailhead (Black Mesa Bed and Breakfast). I highly recommend the B&B. The owners were very friendly and hospitable. The hike was pretty easy. The hardest part was the heat on the way back down. The mileage went by relatively quickly as it is predominantly flat. Would recommend!

ZeeJay

ZeeJay - Aug 18, 2013 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013

Nice hike  Sucess!

Nice easy hike but super hot. Lots of pretty wildflowers.

Jimmy Rivers

Jimmy Rivers - Jul 21, 2013 11:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2013

Mesa Views  Sucess!

It was a scorching hot walk through Mesa country on a July day. Though, the mesas and surrounding country were beautiful! The hike was very easy and had a nice big monument too. For me, State HP #23!!

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