Skipout
- 4.1 mi
- loop
- 24 ft
- climb
- 2,289 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Skipout open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Black Kettle National Grassland. It doesn't name Skipout, so check the source for the area it covers.
Temporary Area Closure for Youth Deer Hunt.
Agency closure covering Black Kettle National Grassland · Order 03-03-06-26-23 · USFS · Black Kettle National Grassland
As of · Source: USFS · Black Kettle National Grassland. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Skipout is a 4.1-mile hike on natural surface in the Black Kettle National Grassland ranger district of Cibola National Forest in Oklahoma. The trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 24 feet, and the Forest Service manages the land. The route starts at about 2,269 feet and reaches a high point of 2,289 feet, with the steepest stretch at 0.11 miles from the start. That climb is only about 4 percent, so the hike stays mostly flat. Bikes are allowed, which makes it a good choice for anyone riding a bicycle. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 71°F and lows near 47°F in April to highs around 73°F and lows near 49°F in October. July is the hottest month, with typical highs around 94°F. The trail is open year-round. Spring Creek Campground is about 9.6 miles away for anyone planning to stay overnight, and the Croton Creek hike is about 3.9 miles away for a second outing close to the same area.
Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Skipout
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.
Jan
50° / 28°
Feb
53° / 30°
Mar
63° / 38°
Apr
71° / 47°
May
79° / 57°
Jun
88° / 66°
Jul
94° / 70°
Aug
91° / 68°
Sep
84° / 61°
Oct
73° / 49°
Nov
60° / 38°
Dec
50° / 29°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cheyenne 6sw Mesonet, OK, 10.7 mi away at 2,277 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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