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| Elevation: | 1,488 ft | 454 m |
| GPS: |
34.7108, -98.6233 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Craig Childre on Sep 11, 2006 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Ryan Sheldon, Drew Nevius, Kevin Diaz |
Access Issue: Access is always an issue here.
Details
Please do not litter and observe all regulations. We had to fight to regain access at one time, and we don't want to lose the privilege again. Local ethics and refuge regulations are that no bolting is permitted unless expressly authorized by the park. Leave the hammer and nails at home, no fixed gear please. Everything will go clean.
Description
Climbing year round. Look for the shade in the summer and sun in the winter. Spring and fall are the 'in' seasons. World Class granite is the name of the game with some nice boulders as well. The ratings are old school, so everything is solid.
No booze and no guns inside the reserve. All areas open at 9 and close at sundown except the Mt. Scott. Be mindful of your speed in the reserve.
No booze and no guns inside the reserve. All areas open at 9 and close at sundown except the Mt. Scott. Be mindful of your speed in the reserve.
Getting There
15 minutes west of Lawton Oklahoma, look for the Cache exit, head north into the reserve.
Guidebook
The latest guidebook to hit our state is Refuge Bouldering: Bouldering in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge by Ryan Sheldon. Released Jan 2021. Available at local gyms, or buy online at Sharp End Books to get the digital copy as well.
For all roped climbs in the Refuge and Quartz (as well as select Quartz boulders), see Oklahoma Rock A Climber's Guide by Tony Mayse. Available at most local gyms and shops, as well as at Sharp End Books. It only covers the WMWR and Quartz, but it does so very well. Most routes, as well as select bouldering, are covered in the guide.
Classic Climbing Routes at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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