MJS - Oct 9, 2016 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2016
U.S. Highpoint #7 - Campbell Hill
This trip definitely didn't go as planned. I made reservations at Indian Lake State Park in Lakeview Ohio with the idea of hitting both Campbell Hill and Hoosier Hill on the same day. Those of you with VWs will appreciate this. I have been a loyal customer of VW for the past 12 years, leasing a new car every three years. This is more of a rant than a climbing report.
I was packed up to leave, I put my cell phone in the car and locked the car to use the restroom. When I got back to the car I realized I forgot to put something in the trunk so I unlocked the trunk with the key remote. Just has I was closing the truck I realized I had laid the keys down inside the truck.
My car is a lease, so according to VW I have a free membership to AAA. So after tracking down two very nice Rangers, who first tried to open the car, and then offered me their cellphone to call AAA; I was informed by AAA that my membership expired because I exceed my leased mileage. I'm still making my lease payments, how does AAA know how many miles are on my car and why wasn't I informed of this fact by VW when I signed the lease.
Long story short; AAA told me to get bent, VW felt my pain but said they were unable to help me. I couldn't call a locksmith because the car doesn't have exterior locks. The Rangers finally called a towing service, who kindly charged me $55.00 for two minutes of work. I still had to squirm through the split seat and locate the keys in the trunk; did I mention that I have two herniated discs in my lower back. That fact didn't seem to bother the tow truck driver who was at least 25 years younger than he.
I'm sure the vast majority of you would say that I created this situation, and should have known better than to lay the keys in the trunk after driving VWs for 12 years; and the Buddhist in me would agree with you.
So after four hours of messing around to get the keys out, Campbell Hill was the only objective for this day. I don't look very happy in the picture I posted do I?
mbjakusz - Sep 12, 2016 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Mar 22, 2015
HP# 20
This was our 20th Highpoint. We stopped by here on our way from Florida to Chicago, IL for a meeting. We had just hit Hoosier Hill, IN. The gates were closed when we arrive so we enjoyed the short, windy walk to the Highpoint.
We left my cousin's place in Columbus and were heading out to Denver and South Dakota for a vacation and to see America. This was our first High Point of the trip out of five.
larvitar - Jun 8, 2016 11:57 am Date Climbed: May 18, 2016
Larvitour Stop #17
Drove up here on a beautiful May day. Unlike Hoosier Hill, this high point actually felt elevated: the wind was blowing harder than below and there was even a bit of a view. This was the last stop of my two-week, 17-state Southeastern highpoint tour, but certainly not the least.
sgb02d - May 14, 2016 10:29 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2016
No Classes Today
40 degrees and windy in mid May!!! I ran up the hill in an effort to get warm. The most unique part of this high point is it is at a college campus. Came in when it was technically closed but a man gate was left open for access.
jakegarber - May 9, 2016 7:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2015
100 Mile Century Ride to the top of Ohio
A friend and I rode our bikes from my house in Powell to the highpoint and back...my first century ride!
Adam Doc Fox - Feb 22, 2016 4:14 pm Date Climbed: Feb 21, 2016
Industrial Graveyard
Crazy the small town death that is left between Campbell Hill and Hoosier Hill.
Corona - Jan 2, 2016 12:37 am Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2014
#9
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siekkid - Aug 5, 2015 4:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2015
High Point #21
Visited this HP in my native state finally! Kate and I enjoyed an early morning stop at the top of Ohio. The 1st HP on a 6 HP road trip.
funnyfarm - May 30, 2015 10:56 am Date Climbed: May 20, 2015
Number 15
Nice view. We did not stay long, we were dressed for summer and it was 55 and windy, unexpected.
telemarkdude - Feb 21, 2015 10:14 pm Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2015
Side Trip
Not really an HP'er... but I was in Columbus on business, this was 45 minutes away, and I couldn't resist.
Almost thought we weren't going to be able to "summit" since it was a national holiday. But the gate was left open and we had the whole area to ourselves. Beautiful drive and it was a great trip over to Indiana's HP as well.
Jimmy Rivers - Jul 6, 2014 2:40 am Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2014
On a community college campus? Sure, why not!
State HP #42....a pleasant summit area, however in the back of this small college campus. It was easy to find as summer had finally arrived with temps around 90! First of two HP's, as we drove over to Indiana afterwards. Check it off!!
Drove over from Indiana - nice, well maintained highpoint and informative sign about Campbell Hill.
THalky - Jan 16, 2014 9:27 am Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2013
HP #35
Drove over from Indiana and it was STILL very snowy. Decided not to try to drive the last unplowed bit and walked up from the main building where there were tracks in the snow. HP had a nice area, but it was cold so I booked back to the car and drove to Dayton for a pint at Toxic Brewery (great spot).
marciamallow - May 26, 2018 1:19 pm Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2010
HP #7Hit up this HP on a drive east from CO..nicely well kept property and easy to find
urraca man - May 18, 2018 5:31 pm Date Climbed: May 18, 2018
High point #5Rainy day, but it was still a beautiful day to reach a state high point. This is my 5th high point. On a road trip to New Mexico!
Kristalea - Apr 17, 2018 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2017
Highpoint #2Nice little town
Joelam - Apr 16, 2018 3:27 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2017
Campbell Hill #7Enjoyed a can of Campbell soup on Campbell Hill!
jasonkriegelstein - Sep 18, 2017 6:51 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2013
High Point #1First High Point
MJS - Oct 9, 2016 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2016
U.S. Highpoint #7 - Campbell HillThis trip definitely didn't go as planned. I made reservations at Indian Lake State Park in Lakeview Ohio with the idea of hitting both Campbell Hill and Hoosier Hill on the same day. Those of you with VWs will appreciate this. I have been a loyal customer of VW for the past 12 years, leasing a new car every three years. This is more of a rant than a climbing report.
I was packed up to leave, I put my cell phone in the car and locked the car to use the restroom. When I got back to the car I realized I forgot to put something in the trunk so I unlocked the trunk with the key remote. Just has I was closing the truck I realized I had laid the keys down inside the truck.
My car is a lease, so according to VW I have a free membership to AAA. So after tracking down two very nice Rangers, who first tried to open the car, and then offered me their cellphone to call AAA; I was informed by AAA that my membership expired because I exceed my leased mileage. I'm still making my lease payments, how does AAA know how many miles are on my car and why wasn't I informed of this fact by VW when I signed the lease.
Long story short; AAA told me to get bent, VW felt my pain but said they were unable to help me. I couldn't call a locksmith because the car doesn't have exterior locks. The Rangers finally called a towing service, who kindly charged me $55.00 for two minutes of work. I still had to squirm through the split seat and locate the keys in the trunk; did I mention that I have two herniated discs in my lower back. That fact didn't seem to bother the tow truck driver who was at least 25 years younger than he.
I'm sure the vast majority of you would say that I created this situation, and should have known better than to lay the keys in the trunk after driving VWs for 12 years; and the Buddhist in me would agree with you.
So after four hours of messing around to get the keys out, Campbell Hill was the only objective for this day. I don't look very happy in the picture I posted do I?
mbjakusz - Sep 12, 2016 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Mar 22, 2015
HP# 20This was our 20th Highpoint. We stopped by here on our way from Florida to Chicago, IL for a meeting. We had just hit Hoosier Hill, IN. The gates were closed when we arrive so we enjoyed the short, windy walk to the Highpoint.
THC73 - Jul 15, 2016 4:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2016
start of our roadtripWe left my cousin's place in Columbus and were heading out to Denver and South Dakota for a vacation and to see America. This was our first High Point of the trip out of five.
larvitar - Jun 8, 2016 11:57 am Date Climbed: May 18, 2016
Larvitour Stop #17Drove up here on a beautiful May day. Unlike Hoosier Hill, this high point actually felt elevated: the wind was blowing harder than below and there was even a bit of a view. This was the last stop of my two-week, 17-state Southeastern highpoint tour, but certainly not the least.
sgb02d - May 14, 2016 10:29 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2016
No Classes Today40 degrees and windy in mid May!!! I ran up the hill in an effort to get warm. The most unique part of this high point is it is at a college campus. Came in when it was technically closed but a man gate was left open for access.
jakegarber - May 9, 2016 7:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2015
100 Mile Century Ride to the top of OhioA friend and I rode our bikes from my house in Powell to the highpoint and back...my first century ride!
Adam Doc Fox - Feb 22, 2016 4:14 pm Date Climbed: Feb 21, 2016
Industrial GraveyardCrazy the small town death that is left between Campbell Hill and Hoosier Hill.
Corona - Jan 2, 2016 12:37 am Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2014
#9.
siekkid - Aug 5, 2015 4:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2015
High Point #21Visited this HP in my native state finally! Kate and I enjoyed an early morning stop at the top of Ohio. The 1st HP on a 6 HP road trip.
funnyfarm - May 30, 2015 10:56 am Date Climbed: May 20, 2015
Number 15Nice view. We did not stay long, we were dressed for summer and it was 55 and windy, unexpected.
telemarkdude - Feb 21, 2015 10:14 pm Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2015
Side TripNot really an HP'er... but I was in Columbus on business, this was 45 minutes away, and I couldn't resist.
VanProosdy - Jul 27, 2014 8:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2014
HP #4Almost thought we weren't going to be able to "summit" since it was a national holiday. But the gate was left open and we had the whole area to ourselves. Beautiful drive and it was a great trip over to Indiana's HP as well.
Jimmy Rivers - Jul 6, 2014 2:40 am Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2014
On a community college campus? Sure, why not!State HP #42....a pleasant summit area, however in the back of this small college campus. It was easy to find as summer had finally arrived with temps around 90! First of two HP's, as we drove over to Indiana afterwards. Check it off!!
punchline - Apr 26, 2014 3:36 pm Date Climbed: Apr 24, 2014
State Highpoint #11Drove over from Indiana - nice, well maintained highpoint and informative sign about Campbell Hill.
THalky - Jan 16, 2014 9:27 am Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2013
HP #35Drove over from Indiana and it was STILL very snowy. Decided not to try to drive the last unplowed bit and walked up from the main building where there were tracks in the snow. HP had a nice area, but it was cold so I booked back to the car and drove to Dayton for a pint at Toxic Brewery (great spot).