Gloss Mountain State Park

Gloss Mountain State Park Rising out of flat surroundings, the Gloss Mountains are a true Oklahoma treasure! The northern most butte, named Lone Peak, is the highest.

The Park is maintained in natural habitat and open daily - dawn to dusk (no overnight accommodations) - for nature lovers and adventure seekers. If you are into hiking, climbing, and exploring, a trail and stairway system is in place at Gloss Mountain State Park. You may hike from the lower parking lot and picnic area to the top of Cathedral Mountain. From the south rim of Cathedral Mountain, you

can follow the trail north to view Lone Peak and observe the scenic view in every direction. Cathedral Mountain Trail from the starting point to the north rim and return is 1.2 miles in length. Points of Interest: Cheyenne Valley and the Gloss Mountain range to the west, the Cimarron River to the north, working oil pump jacks, numerous ponds, rock formations, wildlife, and a view that never ends. Basic Information: The Gloss Mountains consist of buttes which rise from 50 to 175 feet above the valley floor.

Even when the landscape looks rugged from a distance, June brings quiet color to the prairie. Keep an eye out for bloomi...
06/03/2026

Even when the landscape looks rugged from a distance, June brings quiet color to the prairie. Keep an eye out for blooming wildflowers along Cathedral Mountain Trail.

Gloss Mountain State Park is open Dawn to Dusk - 365 Days Per Year! See you soon!

Good ride. Good company. Good place to pause for a minute.
05/28/2026

Good ride. Good company. Good place to pause for a minute.

In Perfect Harmony.Photo Credit: Chris Hoffman
05/25/2026

In Perfect Harmony.

Photo Credit: Chris Hoffman

Planning to visit Gloss Mountain State Park this Memorial Weekend?  The Park is open Dawn To Dusk every day - including ...
05/20/2026

Planning to visit Gloss Mountain State Park this Memorial Weekend? The Park is open Dawn To Dusk every day - including holidays! See you soon!

Throwback Thursday to the Fairview and Gloss Mountain area before 1900. Did you know cedar trees which covered the mesas...
05/14/2026

Throwback Thursday to the Fairview and Gloss Mountain area before 1900. Did you know cedar trees which covered the mesas were used as rafters for sod houses and dugouts?

Start your day with a climb at Gloss Mountain State Park -fresh air, big views, and just enough sweat to feel like you e...
05/13/2026

Start your day with a climb at Gloss Mountain State Park -
fresh air, big views, and just enough sweat to feel like you earned something. 😅

Then head over to the Old Fashioned Soda Fountain at Kidd Drug in Fairview and cool off the right way - old-fashioned ice cream, a cherry on top, and a seat at the counter. 🍦

Hike. Treat. Repeat.

Honestly… it doesn’t get much more Oklahoma than that. ❤️

Fairview, Oklahoma is your gateway to outdoor adventure!  Gloss Mountain State Park, northwest of Fairview, is a prime e...
05/06/2026

Fairview, Oklahoma is your gateway to outdoor adventure! Gloss Mountain State Park, northwest of Fairview, is a prime example!

What else is there to do in the area? Great question! Here are some ideas depending upon when you visit:

- Royal Theatre, 109 N. Main, Fairview: this 101-year-old theatre shows first-run movies every weekend. www.royaltheatrefoundation.org

- Cruiser's, 902 N. Main, Fairview: eat, drink and bowl at Fairview's newest venue!
https://www.cruisersok.com

- Legacy Golf Course, Southwest of Fairview: a rolling, 9-hole golf course that is enjoyable play for both beginners and seasoned golf enthusiasts. https://www.facebook.com/LegacyGolfCourseFairviewOK

- Fairview Aquatic Center, Fairview: the Olympic-sized pool, two diving boards, slides, splash pad and splashing buckets offer a fun place to cool off in the summer sun! https://www.facebook.com/SwimFairview

- Major County Historical Society, Fairview: 160 acres of history! https://www.facebook.com/MajorCountyHistoricalSociety

- Canton Lake, Canton: home to Oklahoma's oldest and largest fishing tournament, the Walleye Rodeo, held every May. https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/549

- Original Sod House Museum, Aline: this Soddy is the only one still standing in Oklahoma that was built by a homesteader. https://www.okhistory.org/sites/sodhouse

- Roman Nose State Park, Watonga: one of the original seven Oklahoma State Parks - hiking, fishing, canoeing, biking, horse-back riding and more. https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/roman-nose-state-park

- Little Sahara State Park, Waynoka: 1,600+ acres of vast dunes left by the Cimarron River which once covered the entire area is the go-to spot for dune buggy, four-wheeler and dirt bike fun! https://www.travelok.com/state.../little-sahara-state-park

- Great Salt Plains State Park, Jet: the only site in the world where people and dig for selenite crystals! https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/salt-plains-state-park

When you are at Gloss Mountain State Park, be sure to pick up the blue and white brochure that says Fairview, Oklahoma: Your Gateway to Outdoor Adventure - the brochure features all these attractions - and more!

One of our talented Northwest Oklahoma Neighbors, Ricky Wyckoff, shared this stunning painting of the Gloss Mountains! A...
05/03/2026

One of our talented Northwest Oklahoma Neighbors, Ricky Wyckoff, shared this stunning painting of the Gloss Mountains! Amazing talent, Ricky! Thanks for sharing!

These little guys (Mountain Boomers) are part of what makes the landscape here so special.
05/01/2026

These little guys (Mountain Boomers) are part of what makes the landscape here so special.

Throwback Thursday -Cheyenne Valley Store, lying west of Lone Peak Mountain located in the Gloss Mountains, Cheyenne Val...
04/30/2026

Throwback Thursday -
Cheyenne Valley Store, lying west of Lone Peak Mountain located in the Gloss Mountains, Cheyenne Valley, Oklahoma. You can read all about it in Major County History, Volume 2, 2002.

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6 Miles North Of Fairview On US 60 Then 5. 5 Miles West On US 412
Fairview, OK
73737

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