Redwic - Dec 29, 2007 1:16 pm Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2007
Nice!!!
It was a cold and windy morning. I first visited the Lookout Tower. As I climbed the tower I noticed that the metal frame seemed to sway a little because of the wind and then I also found slush on the wet wooden steps (not a good combination, for a spiral staircase). No good views from the tower because of the dense morning fog.
I then trekked up to the State Highpoint for a photo-op. While returning to the car, I met a couple of highpointers from Rhode Island; they were shocked to see another person there so early. We exchanged information regarding our highpoint experiences. Very enjoyable.
weeds19 - Dec 24, 2007 5:23 pm Date Climbed: May 21, 2003
Nice area
We enjoyed the nice stroll in the woods and would have loved to spend more time exploring, but alas the rental car had to be turned in shortly.
bblack99 - Dec 16, 2007 1:19 am Date Climbed: May 27, 2007
Home state highpoint
#1 on my list. If you're traveling to check this one off of yours, add a little credibility to the trip and take the Mina Sauk Falls trail, it's well worth it!
TJ311 - Nov 23, 2007 10:19 pm Date Climbed: Nov 23, 2007
A Cold One
Cold and windy with a little bit of snow on the ground. Nice granite monument @ the highpoint.
Stu Brandel - Nov 20, 2007 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2006
Sidewalk Summit
Yes, my 16 year old daughter and 9 year old son did the 'mountain top' this day. But they also did the Taum Sauk Falls, a much stiffer test. There was water running.
eric-griz - Nov 9, 2007 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2002
Missourah.
Why do people pronounce Missouri, Missourah? Anyway, a nice little HP.
Alpinist - Oct 14, 2007 6:18 am Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2007
Scenic Area
Drove down from Chicago for a quick overnight trip. The local area is scenic with some nice hiking trails. The fall colors were just starting to turn. HP #22.
Tadberry - Aug 29, 2007 7:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2007
Ozark Trek
Hiking from the Shut-Ins is always a nice walk.
Sarah Simon - Apr 20, 2007 12:23 pm Date Climbed: Mar 4, 1995
Lovely summit glade
Beautiful glade at the summit. I love this part of Missouri. Combined this hike with a visit to Johnson Shut-ins.
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 3:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2002
HP #34
Two times there...
Two times it was pitch black...
I will have to rethink the whole strategy...
Never saw it in daylight...
After an incredibly windy night of camping, the family took the short walk to the "summit." After that, we spent the rest of the day at nearby Elephant Rocks State Park which was way more fun and interesting than Taum Sauk.
Racing an oncoming storm. Pretty much jogged, touched the tops, photos, got my but out of there and back to the highways - then the snow hit and hard. Saw lots of accidents on the interstate so I got off and stayed in a no-name hotel. More stress than it was worth!
TLP - Aug 28, 2006 5:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2006
Only one in MO
Drove to this from STL. Pretty hot day. Another car pulls in at the same time. Walk ahead of the family. Wait for them at the highpoint so they can snap a pciture of me. They come to the highpoint, and say oh this isn't the way to the falls, and walk back the other way. I'm like hey man! can you get a picture of me? They mess up the picture, so I have to set the timer and take it myself. I guess they weren't interested at all in the highpoint of MO. Makes me wonder if I should have been?! No, it was a nice little area. Just wish someone else would have been there to share a little highpoint enthusiasm
gwave47 - Aug 10, 2006 1:47 am Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2006
Taum Sauk succumbs to relentless pursuit & dogged determination. After a 5 hour drive the arrival at the park was a relief. The 100 or so yard walk up the asphalt side walk to the highpoint marker was pleasant. The temps. were in the low 80's in July (can you believe it). This highpoint was a little bit of a let down after Elbert and Guadalupe, nevertheless, it is another highpoint in the bag. Taum Sauk Mtn. is in a truly beautiful part of Missouri with a lot of history. A trip here should definitely include a side trip to Elephant Rocks State Park just a few miles away on Hwy 21.
mad maximus - Jun 16, 2006 5:04 am Date Climbed: Mar 19, 2006
Nice day
Nice day for a walk. Went down to the falls area.
noggin - Mar 7, 2006 1:15 am Date Climbed: Jan 13, 2006
Backpacked from Johnson Shut-In State Park: Fall of 1999
The trail from the State Park is nice, especially in fall. The colors were tremendous. The State Park has some nice swimming holes. The falls along the the way are nice too. Taum Sauk highpoint isn't very exciting. The falls and Shut-Ins are more interesting.
Redwic - Dec 29, 2007 1:16 pm Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2007
Nice!!!It was a cold and windy morning. I first visited the Lookout Tower. As I climbed the tower I noticed that the metal frame seemed to sway a little because of the wind and then I also found slush on the wet wooden steps (not a good combination, for a spiral staircase). No good views from the tower because of the dense morning fog.
I then trekked up to the State Highpoint for a photo-op. While returning to the car, I met a couple of highpointers from Rhode Island; they were shocked to see another person there so early. We exchanged information regarding our highpoint experiences. Very enjoyable.
weeds19 - Dec 24, 2007 5:23 pm Date Climbed: May 21, 2003
Nice areaWe enjoyed the nice stroll in the woods and would have loved to spend more time exploring, but alas the rental car had to be turned in shortly.
bblack99 - Dec 16, 2007 1:19 am Date Climbed: May 27, 2007
Home state highpoint#1 on my list. If you're traveling to check this one off of yours, add a little credibility to the trip and take the Mina Sauk Falls trail, it's well worth it!
TJ311 - Nov 23, 2007 10:19 pm Date Climbed: Nov 23, 2007
A Cold OneCold and windy with a little bit of snow on the ground. Nice granite monument @ the highpoint.
Stu Brandel - Nov 20, 2007 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2006
Sidewalk SummitYes, my 16 year old daughter and 9 year old son did the 'mountain top' this day. But they also did the Taum Sauk Falls, a much stiffer test. There was water running.
eric-griz - Nov 9, 2007 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2002
Missourah.Why do people pronounce Missouri, Missourah? Anyway, a nice little HP.
Alpinist - Oct 14, 2007 6:18 am Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2007
Scenic AreaDrove down from Chicago for a quick overnight trip. The local area is scenic with some nice hiking trails. The fall colors were just starting to turn. HP #22.
Tadberry - Aug 29, 2007 7:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2007
Ozark TrekHiking from the Shut-Ins is always a nice walk.
Sarah Simon - Apr 20, 2007 12:23 pm Date Climbed: Mar 4, 1995
Lovely summit gladeBeautiful glade at the summit. I love this part of Missouri. Combined this hike with a visit to Johnson Shut-ins.
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 3:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2002
HP #34Two times there...
Two times it was pitch black...
I will have to rethink the whole strategy...
Never saw it in daylight...
IagosGhost - Jan 10, 2007 7:23 pm
First State HighpointAfter an incredibly windy night of camping, the family took the short walk to the "summit." After that, we spent the rest of the day at nearby Elephant Rocks State Park which was way more fun and interesting than Taum Sauk.
surgent - Oct 19, 2006 8:15 pm
Coooold!Racing an oncoming storm. Pretty much jogged, touched the tops, photos, got my but out of there and back to the highways - then the snow hit and hard. Saw lots of accidents on the interstate so I got off and stayed in a no-name hotel. More stress than it was worth!
TLP - Aug 28, 2006 5:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2006
Only one in MODrove to this from STL. Pretty hot day. Another car pulls in at the same time. Walk ahead of the family. Wait for them at the highpoint so they can snap a pciture of me. They come to the highpoint, and say oh this isn't the way to the falls, and walk back the other way. I'm like hey man! can you get a picture of me? They mess up the picture, so I have to set the timer and take it myself. I guess they weren't interested at all in the highpoint of MO. Makes me wonder if I should have been?! No, it was a nice little area. Just wish someone else would have been there to share a little highpoint enthusiasm
gwave47 - Aug 10, 2006 1:47 am Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2006
Highpoint Number 8Read my trip report. It was an awesome time.
blephoto - Jul 23, 2006 6:52 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2006
Taum Sauk SuccumbsTaum Sauk succumbs to relentless pursuit & dogged determination. After a 5 hour drive the arrival at the park was a relief. The 100 or so yard walk up the asphalt side walk to the highpoint marker was pleasant. The temps. were in the low 80's in July (can you believe it). This highpoint was a little bit of a let down after Elbert and Guadalupe, nevertheless, it is another highpoint in the bag. Taum Sauk Mtn. is in a truly beautiful part of Missouri with a lot of history. A trip here should definitely include a side trip to Elephant Rocks State Park just a few miles away on Hwy 21.
mad maximus - Jun 16, 2006 5:04 am Date Climbed: Mar 19, 2006
Nice dayNice day for a walk. Went down to the falls area.
noggin - Mar 7, 2006 1:15 am Date Climbed: Jan 13, 2006
Foggy SummitA wet and foggy day.
Scrambling Man - Feb 14, 2006 9:07 pm
Backpacked from Johnson Shut-In State Park: Fall of 1999The trail from the State Park is nice, especially in fall. The colors were tremendous. The State Park has some nice swimming holes. The falls along the the way are nice too. Taum Sauk highpoint isn't very exciting. The falls and Shut-Ins are more interesting.
koz - Jan 3, 2006 12:42 am
Route Climbed: From the parking lot Date Climbed: July 26, 2004Highpoint #28. Rented a minivan & took turns driving from MA (home) to MO-AR-LA-MS-AL-FL & back.
Linejudge - Dec 27, 2005 7:53 pm
Route Climbed: State Park Trail Date Climbed: December 28, 2005Highpoint #7