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Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
The view looking up toward the summit.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
The bridge leading to the trail.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
The waterway below the bridge.
Garric Baker
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Wildflowers break the rough surfaces of the rock faces.
Garric Baker
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The trail winds through trees and overgrowth.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
A view captured midway to the summit.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
Astounding views greet hikers throughout the ascent.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
Expansive skies above the Wichita Mountains.
Garric Baker
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Hikers have left their mark on the mountain.
Garric Baker
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The wildlife refuge offers more than hiking trails.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
Wildflowers atop the mountain.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
The grand view at the mountain summit.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
A marker indicates the summit of the mountain.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
A lake below Elk Mountain.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
Bouldering options make themselves visible to the south.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
A lightly trafficked trail winds over the top of Elk Mountain.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
The view looking southward.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
Boulders dwarf hikers and offer an outdoor playground. Traverse with caution.
Garric Baker
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05/26/2018
Elk Mountain is a must-see destination in the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge.

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