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marilou - Dec 3, 2012 11:44 am Date Climbed: Dec 1, 2012
Long DriveLong drive from NJ. 'Got there on Sat around 10:30am. Big gate was closed, but the smaller one was open. Walked up to the big water tower where the HP is just beside it. Nice day. Had the place all by ourselves. HP #22.
joseyinnet - Nov 29, 2012 10:01 pm Date Climbed: Nov 29, 2012
2nd of the day20th state high point! Got a little confused by the one way sign pointing away from top, but still only took a few seconds.
kteichert - Sep 14, 2012 9:05 pm Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2012
HP #28Was in Columbus for work. Took the little drive to bellefontaine and hi-point school to chalk up high point number 28. I rarely would have gotten another chance to do this one. So I'm glad it's over.
terlanmat68 - Aug 30, 2012 8:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2012
HP #2Really nice location. The kids loved running up and down the actual grass hill while I rested on the bench after the 10 foot hike from the car. :-)
chadbw - Aug 29, 2012 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2012
Fifth HPThe benches on top and flag pole are a good addition. This was the 5th on a trip of 16 HP's. If you have a chance while in Ohio go to Dayton to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum. Only an hour away and well worth it!
climbmn - Aug 10, 2012 7:47 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2012
HP #21Nice morning to sit on the bench.
tpoe1234 - Jun 15, 2012 11:24 am Date Climbed: Jun 2, 2012
HP #1We got there at about 4:00pm and were lucky as the gates were still open. (told they close at 3:30) Drove on up, and succesfully took a picture of ourselves together, as there was no one else around, then made our way to Indiana's highpoint.
huskertriguy - Jun 11, 2012 9:51 am Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2012
SHP #16Took the circuitous route from Hoosier Hill, down to Miami University first. (Beautiful campus, by the by.)
Phone calls to the center earlier in the week were not returned, and everything was locked up by late afternoon / early evening. So I had to ninja in. Did so quietly, didn't linger. Poor etiquette, no excuses, etc. I know; no need for reprimand. It would have been nice to hear back from someone, though.
cweight - May 28, 2012 10:32 pm
4% of the way thereMade this quick stop after camping at Buck Creek Lake the night before. It wasn't really a peak, but we parked and made the ascent without breaking a sweat. I had my 5 and 3 year old kids in tow. Only 48 more to go on the state high points.
NJTripper - May 28, 2012 9:34 pm Date Climbed: May 26, 2012
This was a tought one..#23... barely made it up the final grade! ;-)
bop11 - Jan 20, 2012 3:42 pm Date Climbed: Jan 16, 2012
#2 Highpoint, 48 to GoMade our 2nd Highpoint! Campbell Hill Ohio. Missed it on Sat. 14th because we didn't get here until after the gates were closed so we stopped on our way back from a trip to Columbus.
I want to thank Who or whatever originizaztion owns this property for letting people visit and for maintaining the site.
McCannster - Nov 25, 2011 10:04 am Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2011
Ohio highpointThis was a really cool highpoint. Very quintessential small town America. #17
Outdooraholic - Sep 2, 2011 7:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2011
#15It's a nice, grassy, green hill that my wife actually rolled down =)
vbeckman74 - Aug 21, 2011 6:12 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2009
Well MarkedFormer NORAD aircraft monitoring station. Get a job.
xpda - Aug 10, 2011 5:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 13, 1997
OhioFinally Open!
markowens - Aug 7, 2011 9:19 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2011
Campbell HillSHP #15 for me. Personally, I am enjoying some of the easier ones... I know that some of them are going to be a lot of work!
kavak - Jul 20, 2011 5:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2011
Auto RoadThe Highpointers Convention 2011 had their registration right at the summit. Still it is worth visiting the place and seeing the farmland that helps feed this country.
desainme - Jun 20, 2011 3:07 am Date Climbed: Apr 4, 2001
Drove up this one rReturning from Toledo or Bowling Green
Bark Eater - May 6, 2011 1:42 pm Date Climbed: May 5, 2011
Nice placeDrove here from Hoosier Hill on our way back home. Yeah, I'm half way. Though life is a journey, not a destination. #25 for me, #12 for Lillian. The school does a nice job maintaining the "summit". This one actually has a modest view. We got a kick out of the certificates that are available.
islandborn11 - Apr 22, 2011 1:29 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2011
Fairly attractiveAfter Black Mountain and Hoosier Hill the two previous days, this little nub next to a career school was a sight for sore eyes. The climbing log was too wet to sign but I got a sweet participation certificate.