Alabama – Cheaha Mountain
Elevation: 2,407 ft
Length of trail: drive up
Time it took to hike: N/A
USGS Marker: yes – on walkway to the tower
Notes: must pay a fee to drive to the top
Alaska – Denali
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Arizona – Humphreys Peak
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Arkansas – Mt Magazine
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California – Mt Whitney
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Colorado – Mt Elbert
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Connecticut – Mt Frissell south slope
Elevation: 2,380 ft
Length of trail: Approx 3 miles RT
Time it took to hike: 2 1/2 hrs
USGS Marker: Yes
Notes: Bring plenty of water and be prepared for some serious rock scrambles!
Elevation: 447.85 ft
Length of trail: Drive up
Time it took to hike: N/A
USGS Marker: Yes
Notes: Look for the USGS marker to the left of the sign – the sidewalk is cut out around it!
Florida – Britton Hill in Lakewood Park
Elevation: 345 ft
Length of trail: drive up
Time it took to hike: N?A although there is a hiking trail behind the highpoint
USGS Marker: no
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Georgia – Brasstown Bald
Elevation: 4,783 ft
Length of trail: I took the shuttle to the top and hiked about a 1/2 mile down to the parking lot
Time it took to hike: 15 minutes maybe? I took the time to enjoy the flowers
USGS Marker: yes – locked up! Ask a ranger to see it!
Notes: pay a fee to park
Hawaii – Mauna Kea
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Idaho – Borah Peak
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Elevation: 1,235 ft
Length of trail: 2.5 miles RT
Time it took to hike: 1 hr 15 mins including time at the summit
USGS Marker: yes (2)
Notes: This highpoint is only open certain weekends of the year as it is on private property – check with summitpost.org to see which weekends
Elevation: 1,257 ft
Length of trail: Just a few steps from the parking area
Time it took to hike: 30 seconds?
USGS Marker: No
Notes: This is private property – please be respectful! 🙂
Elevation: 1,670 ft
Length of trail: drive up
Time it took to hike: NA
USGS Marker: no
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Kansas – Mt Sunflower
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Kentucky – Black Mountain
Elevation: 4,144 ft
Length of trail: drive up
Time it took to hike: N/A
USGS Marker: yes 2 – one under the fire tower and one on a rock
Notes: must have signed waiver with you to drive on property
Louisiana – Driskill Mountain
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Maine – Katahdin
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Elevation: 3,360 ft
Length of trail: 1 mile
Time it took to hike: 1 hr RT (this includes time spent at the summit)
USGS Marker: No
Notes: Follow the red HP blazes
Elevation: 3,491 ft
Length of trail: Drive up – or hike along the AT as much as you want!
Time it took to hike: N/A
USGS Marker: No
Notes: There is a fee to park at the top near the monument
Michigan – Mt Arvon
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Minnesota – Eagle Mountain
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Mississippi – Woodall Mountain
Elevation: 807 ft
Length of trail: drive up
Time it took to hike: N/A
USGS Marker: yes
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Missouri – Taum Sauk Mountain
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Montana – Granite Peak
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Elevation: 5,429
Length of trail: drive up
Time it took to hike: NA
USGS Marker: no
Notes: This is on private property, $3 per person is asked to be placed in a donation box. Do not hike on the lane as there are bison on the property!
Nevada – Boundary Peak
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Elevation: 1,803 ft
Length of trail: Drive up or hike along the AT
Time it took to hike: N/A
USGS Marker: No
Notes: There is a fee to use the road to drive up
Elevation: 6,288 ft
Length of trail: Drive up or hike along the AT
Time it took to hike: N/A
USGS Marker: yes
Notes: There is a fee to drive to the top
New Mexico – Wheeler Peak
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New York – Mt Marcy
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North Carolina – Mt Mitchell
Elevation: 6,684 ft
Length of trail: short, steep hike from the parking lot
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Elevation: 3,506 ft
Length of trail: 4 miles RT
Time it took to hike: 1 hr 40 mins including time at the top
USGS Marker: yes
Notes: This is on private property and the owners ask for a $10 donation to hike the trail. Watch out for rattlesnakes!
Elevation: 1,549 ft
Length of trail: drive up
Time it took to hike: N/A
USGS Marker: yes
Notes: make sure you check the hours the highpoint is open as they close the gate at certain times!
Oklahoma – Black Mesa
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Oregon – Mt Hood
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Elevation: 3,213 ft
Length of trail: .8 miles
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Notes: very easy hike from either parking lot
Elevation: 812 ft
Length of trail: 200 yards
Time it took to hike: 5 minutes
USGS Marker: Yes
Notes: Very easy short stroll through the woods
South Carolina – Sassafras Mountain
Elevation: 3,563 ft
Length of trail: short hike from parking area
Time it took to hike: 5 minutes
USGS Marker: yes
Notes: check out the lookout next to the parking area
South Dakota – Harney Peak AKA Black Elk Peak
Elevation: 7,242 ft
Length of trail: 7 miles RT from Sylvan Lake Trail #9
Time it took to hike: 7 hrs
USGS Marker: Yes – continue past the firetower
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Tennessee – Clingmans Dome
Elevation: 6,644 ft
Length of trail: 1/2 mile STEEP but paved trail
Time it took to hike: I have no idea – I had to keep stopping to catch my breath
USGS Marker: yes
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Virginia – Mt Rogers
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Washington – Mt Rainier
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Elevation: 4,861 ft
Length of trail: short hike from parking lot
Time it took to hike: 10 minutes
USGS Marker: Yes
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