Oklahoma · Hiking

Mesa Loop

0.7 mi
round trip
254 ft
climb
1,473 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Mesa Loop is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Oklahoma, about 3.8 miles from the town of Bucher. The route is 1.4 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 254 feet, and it reaches a high point of 1,473 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.55 miles in, where the grade reaches 6 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Watonga weather station show October highs around 73°F with lows near 47°F, and April highs around 71°F. July is the hottest month, with typical highs near 95°F. The hike takes about half an hour. Switchback Loop and Bubba's are both within a third of a mile, and Lakeside Trail is about 0.3 miles away. Lake Loop Trail is about 0.6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Mesa Loop

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      49° / 24°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 26°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 35°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      71° / 44°

      8 wet

    5. May

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 65°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      95° / 70°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      93° / 68°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 60°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 47°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      60° / 34°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      50° / 26°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Watonga, OK, 5.5 mi away at 1,530 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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