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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Mon Jun 30, 2014 12:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
We just finished hiking Oklahoma's tallest point called Black Mesa (4,975 ft). Distance: 8.6 miles round trip Trail Info: http://www.summitpost.org/black-mesa/151933  In the distance, you can see where the trail wraps upward to the mesa top.               These are dinosaur tracks found nearby. I can give you directions if you are interested. 
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Mon Jun 30, 2014 12:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
So far we have 5 states finished!  
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| Author: | CIMARRON13 [ Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
Nice. I actually did Texas for the second time last Thursday. It was the first time for the family though. |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
CIMARRON13 wrote: Nice. I actually did Texas for the second time last Thursday. It was the first time for the family though. Are you going to do Rainier with us? Which states have you bagged?
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| Author: | CIMARRON13 [ Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
I've got Texas, Louisiana Arkansas Florida Oklahoma Kansas New Mexico Arizona I think Rainier is out if my league. |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
CIMARRON13 wrote: I've got Texas, Louisiana Arkansas Florida Oklahoma Kansas New Mexico Arizona You're three states up on me. The only state that I've done that you haven't is Missouri. CIMARRON13 wrote: I think Rainier is out if my league. With a guide and some schooling, it can be done. We'll take a few classes before we attempt it with a guide. |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
I would like to bag one more peak before winter. Tentatively, we are looking to attempt Mount Elbert (Colorado) on October 10th or 11th weather pending. |
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| Author: | CIMARRON13 [ Wed Jul 16, 2014 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
dieselenthusiast wrote: I would like to bag one more peak before winter. Tentatively, we are looking to attempt Mount Elbert (Colorado) on October 10th or 11th weather pending. Don't be like me and get a late start, 9:30am, and have to turn around 5 hours in due to afternoon thunderstorm. I think most everyone coming down said they started at around 6am. You can camp at several camp areas near the trailhead. |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
CIMARRON13 wrote: Don't be like me and get a late start, 9:30am, and have to turn around 5 hours in due to afternoon thunderstorm. I think most everyone coming down said they started at around 6am. You can camp at several camp areas near the trailhead. Which trailhead did you take? There are 5 listed: South Mt. Elbert Trailhead Echo Canyon Trailhead Black Cloud Trailhead South Halfmoon Creek Trailhead North Mt. Elbert Trailhead Our plan is to hike the South Mt. Elbert Trail. It starts at the lower trailhead (9,560 feet) and is 11.2 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 4,850 feet. An early start is a must on this mountain, especially since it's not a short hike. |
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| Author: | CIMARRON13 [ Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
dieselenthusiast wrote: CIMARRON13 wrote: Don't be like me and get a late start, 9:30am, and have to turn around 5 hours in due to afternoon thunderstorm. I think most everyone coming down said they started at around 6am. You can camp at several camp areas near the trailhead. Which trailhead did you take? There are 5 listed: South Mt. Elbert Trailhead Echo Canyon Trailhead Black Cloud Trailhead South Halfmoon Creek Trailhead North Mt. Elbert Trailhead Our plan is to hike the South Mt. Elbert Trail. It starts at the lower trailhead (9,560 feet) and is 11.2 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 4,850 feet. An early start is a must on this mountain, especially since it's not a short hike. I want to say south but I don't recall. It is the main trail used. |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
We bagged the tallest peak in Colorado, Mt. Elbert, 14,439’ feet. It was a pretty strenuous hike with over 4,000’ feet of climb and 12 miles of hiking. Thankfully, it was pretty cool when we hiked. It was 40*F when we departed. We spent the next day soaking in the hot springs. |
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| Author: | bugnout [ Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
Sounds like it was a nice walk. |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
bugnout wrote: Sounds like it was a nice walk. Yes it was! I would post pictures, but Photobucket is now requiring that I pay a monthly fee for third party hosting. Does anyone know of a free place that allows third party hosting? We're going to attempt a few easy high points in a few of the southern states! |
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| Author: | lfhoward [ Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
In terms of a free and convenient Photobucket alternative, try postimages.org. WWDiesel found that one, and I'm using it now too. Some others have recommended imgur. The trick will be to update the IMG links in my important old posts. |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hiking the highest points in each state |
lfhoward wrote: In terms of a free and convenient Photobucket alternative, try postimages.org. WWDiesel found that one, and I'm using it now too. Some others have recommended imgur. The trick will be to update the IMG links in my important old posts. Thank you! I will try using that! We just summited the high point in Florida, so I'm getting behind on pictures! |
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