As of Jan.18/2011, unfortunately the sign of Hoosier Hill has been stolen, on the top there is now a 'mail box' on the ground with Hoosier Hill postercards, climber log and pens in sealed plastic bags. Also a Timex watch left by a hiker.
In addition, the sign for short off-road trail on Elliot road has been stolen, so you couln't tell when to stop to follow the short trail to the summit. It is about immediately when you turn to the gravel road and see an open field to your right.
I visited on 8/6/15. There is now a green sign by the short access road, but it is obscured by low hanging branches. I recommend you scout the area on Google Earth in advance so you'll know where to look. Once you've parked, walk 10 yards down the access road and look into the woods on your right. You'll see the high point installation, which is quite nice.
Best of luck, Colin
James Bednar - Oct 7, 2019 11:13 am - Hasn't voted
My 14th state highpoint.
This was my 14th state highpoint to visit. Currently have 29/50. Have visited this spot twice. First visit was in November 2008, during the Thanksgiving Weekend. I drove north along Indiana HWY 227 from Richmond, IN. There were a few green signs pointing the way. Once I got to Randolph County Line Road (1100 S). Turned west on that road and traveled for about 1 mile until intersection with Elliott Road - there was a blue sign indicating where to turn. Turned south onto Elliott Road and drove roughly 0.3 miles and turned west onto the first road came to. Saw a sign indicating highpoint and parked along side of road. Highpoint was inside a grove of trees. Park vehicle and a very short walk into that grove of trees will reveal the highpoint marker. During my visits, the highpoint marker was a pile of rocks with a marker, a few benches, Wooden marker, and information stating that the Boy Scouts had made improvements to the area.
Alpinist - Jun 13, 2007 12:04 pm - Voted 10/10
Indiana State ParksAdditional camping info can be found on the Indiana DNR website
hgrapid - Jun 17, 2007 1:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Indiana State ParksThanks. This is added.
sm0421 - Jan 21, 2011 8:45 pm - Hasn't voted
Sign StolenAs of Jan.18/2011, unfortunately the sign of Hoosier Hill has been stolen, on the top there is now a 'mail box' on the ground with Hoosier Hill postercards, climber log and pens in sealed plastic bags. Also a Timex watch left by a hiker.
In addition, the sign for short off-road trail on Elliot road has been stolen, so you couln't tell when to stop to follow the short trail to the summit. It is about immediately when you turn to the gravel road and see an open field to your right.
Thanks for maintaining the page hgrapid!
Regards,
Alex
Colin - Aug 11, 2015 5:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Sign Is BackI visited on 8/6/15. There is now a green sign by the short access road, but it is obscured by low hanging branches. I recommend you scout the area on Google Earth in advance so you'll know where to look. Once you've parked, walk 10 yards down the access road and look into the woods on your right. You'll see the high point installation, which is quite nice.
Best of luck, Colin
James Bednar - Oct 7, 2019 11:13 am - Hasn't voted
My 14th state highpoint.This was my 14th state highpoint to visit. Currently have 29/50. Have visited this spot twice. First visit was in November 2008, during the Thanksgiving Weekend. I drove north along Indiana HWY 227 from Richmond, IN. There were a few green signs pointing the way. Once I got to Randolph County Line Road (1100 S). Turned west on that road and traveled for about 1 mile until intersection with Elliott Road - there was a blue sign indicating where to turn. Turned south onto Elliott Road and drove roughly 0.3 miles and turned west onto the first road came to. Saw a sign indicating highpoint and parked along side of road. Highpoint was inside a grove of trees. Park vehicle and a very short walk into that grove of trees will reveal the highpoint marker. During my visits, the highpoint marker was a pile of rocks with a marker, a few benches, Wooden marker, and information stating that the Boy Scouts had made improvements to the area.