Mount Sunflower Climber's Log
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| Redwic | Morning Fog...  Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2007 | |
| Although thick morning fog ruined the potential views around the area, I really enjoyed visiting this state highpoint. A lot of thought went into the construction of the landmark; I liked the mailbox, metal sunflower, and tombstone/remembrance stone. Several wild pheasants were roaming around the country roads. | |
| Posted Sep 10, 2007 12:21 am | ||
| Tie-Dye Mike | Mountains in KS Date Climbed: Mar 11, 2007 | |
| Other than the incredibly muddy roads for miles (it rained 2 inches the night before and 4x4 was necessary!) Took my 70 year old Grandfather with me, his first HP, my 8th. I'm convinced the hill with the farm on it to the west is actually higher!!! But that would technically be CO. Next drove to Black Mesa, OK. | |
| Posted Aug 15, 2007 4:23 pm | ||
| chilkoot | Sunflower sunset Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2007 | |
| Thanks to the landowners for making this highpoint accessible to us all. With sweeping views across the plaing in all directions and a cattle-proof picnic shelter, this is an ideal place to watch the sunset. | |
| Posted Aug 6, 2007 11:35 pm | ||
| TLP | there really are sunflowers Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2007 | |
| Yes there really are sunflowers all over the roads leading to this place. I was telling my cousin this, and she says, duh Kansas is nicknamed the sunflower state. Oh. right. All the gravel roads made the car dirty as heck, but it wasn't my car, ha ha. Not a lot to say about this one. One more highpoint in the books. | |
| Posted Jul 23, 2007 5:14 pm | ||
| Zandt | Second on the day, fifth overall Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007 | |
| Second highpoint for the day (did Panorama Point in the morning). Really pretty drive between the two, and I really appreciated the landowners' effort in maintaining such a little sanctuary. | |
| Posted Jun 25, 2007 2:17 pm | ||
| 2skinners | HP #6 (3 of 4 in 3 days) Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007 | |
| Although not very impressive in the climbing realm. Actually, nonexistent in the climbing realm, this highpoint is very well maintained by the owner of the property and is kind of fun to see. Regardless of it's effort to reach, it is a highpoint nonetheless and is just as important as the hardest high points to reach if you are aiming for all 50. I did this one the same day as Black Mesa, OK. | |
| Posted Jun 22, 2007 5:58 am | ||
| huskertriguy | Fueled by Caffeine & Sunflower Seeds Date Climbed: Jan 15, 2006 | |
| Became frustrated with muddy gravel roads in my little Hyundai, but worth it to bag the state highpoint. Parked at entry, watched sunset, signed register. Fun developments by landowner. Kansas is definitely flatter than Nebraska. No one around for miles, great to have that silence and solitude. | |
| Posted May 29, 2007 4:40 pm | ||
| The edge | HP #16 Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2002 | |
| What a sight... Just plains all around us!! | |
| Posted Mar 14, 2007 3:19 pm | ||
| redsplashman23 | Date Climbed: October 2000 Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2000 | |
| Was visiting my Grandma one of the last times I saw her in Goodland, KS. We took a short drive to Mt. Sunflower. Here's a link to the trip report. | |
| Posted Jan 13, 2007 5:06 am | ||
| huskerhiker | Fueled by Caffeine & Sunflower Seeds Date Climbed: Jan 15, 2006 | |
| State Highpoint #4 Summited same day as Black Mesa in OK, part of a marathon drive. Became frustrated with muddy gravel roads in my little Hyundai, but worth it to bag the state highpoint. Parked at entry, watched sunset, signed register. Fun developments by landowner. Kansas is definitely flatter than Nebraska. No one around for miles, great to have that silence and solitude. | |
| Posted Oct 30, 2006 10:48 am | ||
| surgent | Kudos to the owners Date Climbed: May 25, 1996 | |
| Here in awful spring weather, but the owners' attention to the HP is worth the drive to get there. | |
| Posted Oct 19, 2006 8:08 pm | ||
| noggin | Easy Grab Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2005 | |
| Drive to top. It is amazing how flat Kansas really is. | |
| Posted Oct 6, 2006 8:32 pm | ||
| zodis | A Special Place Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2005 | |
| Sunny and windy. I really enjoyed seeing the prairies of Kansas. Very beautiful with a special feel. | |
| Posted Aug 26, 2006 5:14 pm | ||
| Scott Wisher | First Highpoint of the Day Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2006 | |
| Left Denver around 5 AM to reach Mt. Sunflower before heading down to Black Mesa, the Oklahoma highpoint. The directions listed in Charlie and Diane Winger's book Highpoint Adventures are better and shorter than the ones listed on SP. | |
| Posted Aug 14, 2006 10:48 pm | ||
| gwave47 | Highpoint 9 Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2006 | |
| Read my trip report. It was a beautiful day. Flat but still awesome. | |
| Posted Aug 10, 2006 1:48 am | ||
| Roam Around | Mt. Sunflower Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2006 | |
| Myself and Diane, along with her daughter, Elisia and my son, Alex made the "summit" and logged the Kansas high point. Kansas is pretty in its own unique way. | ||
| Posted Jun 26, 2006 7:58 pm | ||
| CRiedel2 | Whole Family Summit! Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2006 | |
| Our very first family highpoint! It was a nice day with long views. Highpoint #1. | |
| Posted Jun 7, 2006 12:34 am | ||
| NanitaD | Route Climbed: The dangerous dirt road Date Climbed: May 2, 1997 | |
| The giant sunflower and creative summit register make it worth the effort to get to the top of this state high point. | |
| Posted Mar 31, 2006 1:31 am | ||
| koz | Route Climbed: Ummm...the road Date Climbed: June 3, 2003 | |
| Second highpoint of the day, #18 for me. "Mount" Sunflower...gotta love it. | |
| Posted Jan 3, 2006 12:06 am | ||
| chmoore577 | Route Climbed: Drive-up Date Climbed: October 2, 2005 | |
| Easy drive all the way to the marker. | |
| Posted Oct 21, 2005 2:09 pm | ||
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