The Narrows Wichita Mountains

This was my third trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Lawton, OK. I have been hiking two to three sections at a time. I have heard about the Narrows from other hikers, so I decided to check it out. The trailheads here are poorly marked and the trails are not marked, so finding the trail and going the right direction took some help. Although the trail markings are nonexistent, the trails are a blast to hike. After getting directions from a fellow hiker, I took a one and a half mile out and back turned it into a two mile adventure. It had rain plenty the past few weeks and the river had a brisk flow. The trail had several steep inclines and the elevation gains and loses were quick and long. I did lose the trail once but I was down in a valley with only one way out so the only thing I needed to do is hike up. It was fairly crowded for my taste but not overly crowded. There are many overlooks on the trail and the temperature was perfect for the lizards that were out sunbathing.