📜 Highest point in Oklahoma at 4,973 feet above sea level.
🔍 Remnant of a lava flow from Capulin Volcano, known for dark skies and diverse wildlife.
🌌 Excellent stargazing due to minimal light pollution
🚶♀️ Hike to a native Oklahoma Indian Head granite monument with a logbook
🦅 Observe diverse wildlife including Texas horned lizards, bighorn sheep, and golden eagles
🏞️ Explore a unique geological formation from an ancient lava flow
🐍 Watch out for prairie rattlesnakes, especially in summer
🏜️ Very dry weather and terrain, requiring plenty of water
🚗 Remote location makes restocking provisions difficult
📍 Access via Route 325 near Kenton, then 4.9 miles north to Black Mesa Nature Preserve trailhead
🥾 Expect an 8.4-mile roundtrip hike to the monument
🐄 Be aware of stray cows from neighboring ranches
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