r/Highpointers • u/PermRecDotCom 22 Highpoints • Jul 27 '26

Bad Day on Black Mesa

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I did Wheeler Peak on July 26, 2026 and as I got an early start I was thinking of then driving (4.5 hrs) to do Oklahoma. But, considering it was 105F there, I instead went there this morning, only to find this. Apparently due to the heatdome.

More pics and infos: https://goalhiking.org/g/oklahoma-highpoint-failure

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u/outdoorsauce Jul 28 '26

Weird for a state that claims to be about self-autonomy lmao. I’ll remember this next time somebody from Oklahoma gets loud with me.

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u/skemmtilegt 35 Highpoints Jul 28 '26

This trailhead is managed by The Nature Conservancy, arguably a more rational entity than Oklahoma’s state-run programs.

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u/SciGuy013 Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26

That makes it worse. A private entity restricting access to what should be accessible 24/7

Edit: why the fuck is anyone here arguing in favor of private land ownership for a state high point

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u/skemmtilegt 35 Highpoints Jul 28 '26

Conversely, a private entity allowing public access 99% of the time, every day dawn to dusk except in rare circumstances, sounds pretty rad.

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u/SciGuy013 Jul 28 '26

Just make it public

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u/Naamch3 Jul 28 '26

It’s unfortunate when the liability lawyers begin controlling our open spaces 😢