Kiamichi Mountains, Mountain range in southeastern Oklahoma, United States.
The Kiamichi Mountains spread across Le Flore, Pushmataha, and McCurtain counties with peaks reaching around 2,500 feet. This range sits within the Ouachita National Forest and forms a wooded landscape with valleys and forest cover.
During the 1830s, the United States government relocated the Choctaw Nation to this area, where they built their tribal council house in Tuskahoma. This removal marked a pivotal turning point in the region's story.
These mountains hold deep meaning for the Choctaw people, who named them Nʋnih Chaha Kiamitia in their own language. You can still feel how this land shapes the lives and traditions of those who have called it home for generations.
The area has hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding at various difficulty levels. Good footwear and readiness for changing weather, especially during wetter months, make visits more enjoyable.
The range is home to around 328 vertebrate species, from black bears to cougars and numerous woodpecker varieties. This diversity makes it a place where nature watchers can spot rare animals in their natural habitat.
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