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This is a fully paved service road that's 3 miles one way and offers beautiful views of Oklahoma.


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2.9

Miles

4.7

KM

Point to Point

2,463' 751 m

High

1,442' 440 m

Low

1,021' 311 m

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0' 0 m

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7%

Avg Grade (4°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

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Features Fall Colors · Spring · Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly This is an easy, paved trail. If you're attempting this with two adults, a potential option is for one of you to drive to the top to save your small children the 3 miles down.

If you would like to hike/run Mt. Scott, you are able to do so anytime from sunrise to sunset, Monday through Thursday. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you can hike/run from sunrise to noon (12:00 p.m.). Cars/bikes are not allowed until AFTER noon on Saturday and Sunday. Max group size allowed is 8 people or less on the Mt. Scott Roadway (when open).

Description

Mount Scott is one of the highest peaks in Oklahoma, located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, approximately 25 miles north of Lawton.

Traveling from the small town of Medicine Park, Mt. Scott's service road entrance will be on your right. Parking is available on the road. There is a pit toilet available if you take a left onto the unimproved road for the Mt. Scott Picnic Area.

This trail doubles as a scenic drive and some areas are narrow, so take caution and be vigilant when running up. Cars will pass by you if the gate is unlocked.

From the parking area, cross the road past the entrance and begin your run. Just follow the road up and enjoy the views. The incline is fairly steep off the bat and curls you about 3 miles up to the summit of the mountain. A lot of wildlife can be seen on the way up including buzzards, birds, and even an American buffalo or long horn (not along the trail, but in view in the rest of the refuge).

Once you reach the top, there are numerous lookout areas to absorb the incredible scenery. This is one of the highest peaks in Oklahoma, and from it you can see absolutely incredible stretches of the plains. Overall, this is an intermediate run that is certainly worth the views. There are also numerous technical climbing routes on Mt. Scott that are accessible from this trail.

Flora & Fauna

According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, 240 species of birds, 50 species of mammals, 64 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 36 species of fish have been documented. These include American buffalo, elk, white-tailed deer, river otters, prairie dogs, Texas longhorns, and more.

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Hwa San with improvements by De Hiker and 1 other

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Photos

View from the top.
Jul 5, 2018 near Medicin…, OK
Mount Scott
Nov 25, 2017 near Medicin…, OK
Top of Mount Scott. Weekend morning means no cars.
Jul 25, 2021 near Medicin…, OK
Sun Rise
Jul 5, 2018 near Medicin…, OK
Sunset From Top of Mt Scott, Oklahoma
Apr 8, 2020 near Medicin…, OK
Sunset From Top of Mt Scott, Oklahoma
Apr 8, 2020 near Medicin…, OK

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Oct 14, 2021
Tyler Lyons
6mi — 2h 03m
Jul 25, 2021
Felicia Goetsch
Intermediate hike, beautiful views, worth it at the beginning. Friendly people. Go on Saturday & Sunday sunrise-noon= NO CARS 5.6mi — 2h 10m
Oct 18, 2020
Lindsay Rollin
11h 30m
Jun 6, 2020
Rachel Romanczukiewicz
5.8mi — 2h 00m
Apr 25, 2020
Caleb Ayers
Jun 21, 2019
Bob Murphy
Jul 12, 2018
Ron Batcher
5.5mi
Jul 4, 2018
De Hiker
Lovely walk.
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