High points for TM

[del_sur]

del_sur, congrats on reaching Humphreys. I used to live in Flagstaff, still harbor great memories about that place. Just curious, how long did the round trip take you?

It took me 1:55 up, 1:50 down. I'm just getting back into shape after a long winter of riding the lift up mountains.

[bencognito]

Driskill Mountain is my first state high point. I prepared by spending the past six months hiking a nearby ten-mile loop with 40-pound pack each weekend. These weekend hikes culminated with a 30-mile trip through the Grand Canyon at the beginning of May. My hope is that this training will give me the stamina to summit this high point.

The roads were free of snow to the trailhead. I was able to park my 4Runner at the trailhead parking lot without using 4WD. (Upon leaving, a couple had just parked next to me in their new Saturn L300, so most 2WD vehicles should be able to navigate the church parking lot that is the trail head.)

I began the hike to the summit at 8:30 am, cloudy skies kept the temperature to a low 84. (Skies had cleared by the time I reached the summit.)

After checking my GPS coordinates and topo, I was able to locate the trail:



There is a map at the trailhead delineating the .8 mile trek to the summit.



Despite the lack of cairns, I used my acute navigation abilities to stay on course to the summit:



This picture doesn’t do the true grade justice. This is the final push to the summit:



Mountain Dew at the summit:



Celebrating at the summit, a hard-earned high pointer:



I left a printed copy of one of the sticker designs with the registry:



In the nearby town of Arcadia, I found the following restaurant.



It reminded me of a winter summit of a 14er, although instead of my Chick-a-Dilly, my……


Ben

[jimlup]

Hey these are cool!

I'm really glad we've already hit so many of the 50. Anybody have any suggestions about how we could keep track ... kind of a make shift checklist? If we could set that up, I'd recomend putting an option for reclimbs so that multiple people could note climbing a high point for TM.

Let me think, as best I can recall we've gotten:

Arizona,
Hawaii,
Massachussets,
Michigan,
Misouri,
Nebraska,
??

eh, Colorado? I suspect we have that one by default.

Any that I missed? I guess this is why I'm suggesting a "virtual states high points list" somewhere all can access. Maybe we could do it as a "poll" and when you hit a state high point for TM you vote in the poll... and make a note if so desired... well, I can think of some problems with that idea. Bill?

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z143 ... 011_8A.jpg

[neighbor]

i'll sign his name in on a remote 3k mtn in nh.
maybe w. tucker
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=44.94152&lon=-71.1664&datum=nad27&u=4&layer=DRG25&size=l&s=50

[TalusMonkeys sister]

[quote="jimlup"]Hey these are cool!


Let me think, as best I can recall we've gotten:

Arizona,
Hawaii,
Massachussets,
Michigan,
Misouri,
Nebraska,
??

eh, Colorado? I suspect we have that one by default.


Any that I missed?

I think someone also got Delaware, and of course, Louisiana.

This coming weekend, myself; our mom; my husband and our babies; David's bestfriend, Gary; and Gary's dad, are all going to summit Mt. Mitchell, NC's high point, for David. I'll update the list after we complete our hike.

[PatsSox09]

Mt. Greylock Trip Report

After a disappointing finish in a Beirut tournament Sunday night, I decided to make up for it by summiting Mt. Greylock, the highest point of Massachusetts. Initial plans were laid to waste when I found out that the trailhead I had been planning on using was closed. In fact, the entire stretch of the paved road that goes to the top is closed until 2009 for reconstruction. Looking at a trail map, I decided my best bet was to ascend via the Thunderbolt Trail.

Classic Shot of Greylock from Hairpin Turn on Rt. 2:



Elevation Gain: 2300' (Give or take) Trail length: 2 miles. Obviously it doesn't really compare to Colorado or any of the Rockies, but for MA that is pretty serious.

It probably wasn't a good idea to hike this trail still hungover as I was; bits and pieces of nausea didn't help. The hike was pretty strenuous, with a moderate incline to start things off, then pure elevation gain, most of which came in an approx 0.7 mile section where the grade was constantly around 35 degrees or so. Taking long rests were impossible because of the bugs, so I kept trudging up. As I made my way along the last steep stretch some kind of falcon/hawk type bird flew right over me. It was pretty big.

View of Adams, MA 1.5 miles into the trail:



After topping out at a ridge, the trail joins the Appalachian trail, and the last half mile was a pretty easy walk to the summit. Usually it would be very crowded on Memorial, but with the paved road closed for the next couple of years, people were pretty scarce.

War Memorial Summit Tower (Also Closed till 2009):



Mountain Dew:



Cool looking trees at the summit:



View east from top:



I spent about 40 min on the summit. Couldn't find a summit register, so I had to settle for just a Mountain Dew shot. Trip down only took around 40 min (compared to 1 1/2 hour on the way up)

[Bobo]

I'm planning to hike Guadalupe Peak (Highest Point in Texas) next Saturday (June 2). I'll make sure TM is represented appropriately in TX. Anyone want to come along? I plan to camp Friday night either at the trailhead or at the backcountry campsite (depending on what time I get there).

[jimlup]

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I think someone also got Delaware, and of course, Louisiana.

This coming weekend, myself; our mom; my husband and our babies; David's bestfriend, Gary; and Gary's dad, are all going to summit Mt. Mitchell, NC's high point, for David. I'll update the list after we complete our hike.

North Carolina sounds like fun. I may try it later in the summer while visiting my dad.

Here is were we stand:

Arizona,
Colorado, x?
Delaware,
Hawaii,
Louisiana,
Massachussets, x2!
Michigan,
Missouri,
Nebraska,

With Texas and NC coming soon! Alaska and Washington will be tough for obvious reasons.

[PatsSox09]

jimlup, Rhode Island (Jerimoth Hill) as well for the list.

[Rockymtnhigh69]

I will hit Mt Marcy in NY for TM in late August/early September if nobody beats me to it first...

[RenoBob]

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I think someone also got Delaware, and of course, Louisiana.

This coming weekend, myself; our mom; my husband and our babies; David's bestfriend, Gary; and Gary's dad, are all going to summit Mt. Mitchell, NC's high point, for David. I'll update the list after we complete our hike.

North Carolina sounds like fun. I may try it later in the summer while visiting my dad.

Here is were we stand:

Arizona,
Colorado, x?
Delaware,
Hawaii,
Louisiana,
Massachussets, x2!
Michigan,
Missouri,
Nebraska,

With Texas and NC coming soon! Alaska and Washington will be tough for obvious reasons.

Nevada, May 12th

[TalusMonkeys sister]

...
I think someone also got Delaware, and of course, Louisiana.

This coming weekend, myself; our mom; my husband and our babies; David's bestfriend, Gary; and Gary's dad, are all going to summit Mt. Mitchell, NC's high point, for David. I'll update the list after we complete our hike.

North Carolina sounds like fun. I may try it later in the summer while visiting my dad.

Here is were we stand:

Arizona,
Colorado, x?
Delaware,
Hawaii,
Louisiana,
Massachussets, x2!
Michigan,
Missouri,
Nebraska,

With Texas and NC coming soon! Alaska and Washington will be tough for obvious reasons.

Jim, I think it was Rhode Island, not Delaware. I don't know what I was thinking. Sorry about the confusion. By the way, if you come out to NC, give us a call. We live in the county where Mt. Mitchell is located. Thanks.

I've also been wondering if someone will be able to get Alaska and Washington. It seems unlikely, but I'd love to see it happen.

[BillMiddlebrook]

All,

I'm working on a page where people can log a state highpoint for David. You will also have a field where you can link to forum thread in case you have also added it as a forum trip report.

I will post the details when I'm done.

Here is the start of the "list" page, only with David's entries:
http://www.14ers.com/php14ers/dwhighpoints.php

[Piker]

I will be hitting Wisconsins high point this Friday.

[jimlup]

jimlup, Rhode Island (Jerimoth Hill) as well for the list.

Cool! and Noted