Route to Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Lawton OK

Route to Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Lawton OK

Route to Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Lawton OK 147 miles total round trip – approximately 3 hrs not counting stops Attractions: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center Mount Scott Prairie dogs, Buffalo, Longhorns Medicine Park, OK This route takes you north through some of the scenic farm lands of Oklahoma west of the I-44 corridor. You will enter into the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge from the Fort Sill west range area. Stop at the Visitors center and see displays and history of the area. Eastward you can head toward Mount Scott that overlooks Lakes Elmer Thomas and Lawtonka. From Mount Scott you can head east to Medicine Park which is a little community with historical restaurants and shops. Wildlife Refuge From the MPEC, head right (West) on 5 th St and take a right (North) on the I-44 ramp Continue North past Burkburnett to the first exit just north of the OK border. Take the right ramp OK-36 North and you will pass 2 casinos on the left. Left at US-70/OK-36 heading West toward Grandfield, OK Right on OK-36 heading North (N2410 Rd) toward Chattanooga, OK Go through Chattanooga Left on N2430 Rd heading North toward Cache, OK Cross over US-62 continuing North (This is also County Hwy 115) Goes into Refuge Right on OK-49 and will see visitors center on your left. The refuge is large with several nice roads to ride that include roaming buffalo, Prairie dog towns, The Holy City and the small town of Mears which is known for its great hamburgers. Mount Scott Left out of visitor center heading east on OK-49. Watch for Mount Scott signs on left Left into Mount Scott entry road and go up to the lookout Medicine Park Left out of Mount Scott heading east on OK-49 Watch for Medicine Park signs on left. Can enter town via S Lake Dr or W Lake Dr and go across the bridge into Medicine Park. Return to Wichita Falls Quickest is to continue east on OK-49 to I-44 and head South to Lawton and Wichita Falls. This turns to a toll road south of Lawton and will be $1.50 per bike. Heading North on I -44 turn right at first exit after TX-OK border onto OK- 36. B – Refuge Visitors Center C – Mount Scott D – Medicine Park Return to Wichita Falls Head South on I-44 through Lawton and on to OK Texas State Line. Wichita Falls is 13 miles South of the state line. .

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