Tour Schedule - Public Interpretive Programs
All tours will begin at the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center location is noted on the Refuge map which is available online or may obtained from one of the dispensers located at each of the five entrances to the Refuge. The tours are conducted by members of the Association of the Friends of the Wichitas.
These programs are intended for individuals and family groups. Reservations are limited to one family (up to six individuals) per telephone call. Children must be at least eight years old. Restrooms are not available on the tours. Wheelchair access is available if requested at the time of reservation. Refuge tours are dependent upon wildlife and weather conditions. Tours may be cancelled or modified if adverse conditions exist.
Program dates are tentative as of 3/16/2024. Cancelled tours will not be rescheduled.
Reservations are required. Reservations will be retained until 10 minutes before each scheduled program’s start time. After that time, stand-bys will be accepted. If the bus seating is filled after accepting stand-bys, late arrivals with reservations will not be able to participate in the program. For reservations call (580) 429-3222, option 0, weekdays from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, starting on the reservation date indicated. For additional information visit: www.fws.gov/refuge/Wichita_Mountains/
The 2024 Tour Calendar
All Public Interpretive Tours leave from the Visitor Center (located at Highways 49 & 115). Reservations required, call (580) 429-3222, then choose option 0.
Tour | Schedule | Reservations | Depart | Notes |
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Historical Sites Tour | Saturdays 9:00AM March 16, 23 | March 11 | Visitor Center | Easy Walk |
Geology Hike | Saturdays 9:00AM April 6, 20, 27 | April 1 | Visitor Center | Moderate hike |
Wildflower Walk | Saturdays - 12:30PM May 18, 25 | May 6 | Visitor Center | Bus tour & Moderate Hike |
Wildlife Tour | Saturdays - 5:30PM June 15, *22, 23, 29 *June 22 Tour ONLY - 6:30AM | June 10 | Visitor Center | Bus Tour |
Bugling Elk Tour | Saturdays & Sundays September Tours - 5:30PM Sept. 14, 15, *21, 22, 28 *Sept. 21 Tour ONLY - 6:30AM October Tours - 5:00PM Oct. 5, *6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 *Oct. 6 Tour ONLY: 6:30AM | September 9 | Visitor Center | Bus Tour |
Fall Foliage Walk | Saturdays - 10AM Nov. 16, 23 | November 11 | Visitor Center | Bus Tour & Moderate Hike |