Mount Katahdin, Maine Highpoint
I have to admit, I felt a little guilty climbing up those final 5.2 miles of the Appalachian Trail to it's northern terminus at the top of the Mount Katahdin.
Category: Highpoints
Adventures in highpointing across the United States – reaching the highest natural point in each U.S. state.
Jerimoth Hill, Rhode Island Highpoint
Rhode Island's highpoint, Jerimoth Hill, was long considered to be on the most difficult highpoints to stand atop, but my journey to the smallest state in the northeast was as easy as a ...
Ebright Azimuth, Delaware Highpoint
You know, I never heard much about Delaware through the years, and never had a real reason to visit the state. I wish I could tell you that the state highpoint is that ...
Mount Washington, March 2015
The first time I visited New Hampshire's Mount Washington in the winter and attempted to visit its infamously windy and icy summit, I made a vow to go back each and every winter ...
Mount Rogers, Virginia Highpoint
Not only is Mount Rogers the highpoint of the state of Virginia, but the trails to its summit are some of the most picturesque on the entire Appalachian Trail.
Kings Peak, Utah Highpoint
One word comes to mind when thinking of Kings Peak: investment. In order to climb this peak and stand atop Utah, you'll need to be willing to invest a decent amount of time ...
Top 3 Lesser-Known State Highpoints
Despite the fact that these three state highpoints don't carry the same big reputation as the likes of Rainier, each is well-worth the effort it'll take to reach the top.
Fort Reno, Washington, D.C. Highpoint
Washington, D.C.'s highpoint is Point Reno, but wait, Washington, D.C. isn't even a state! It's highpointing madness, I tell you! Nevertheless, I took on the immense challenge of reaching D.C.'s highest natural point ...
Backbone Mountain, Maryland Highpoint
Backbone Mountain is right on the border of two states, West Virginia and Maryland, so certain sections reside in each state.
Mount Washington, February 2014
Date of climb: February 25, 2014. Route: Lion Head Winter Route. Trail distance: 8 miles round trip. Elevation change: 4,250 feet.