I klimbed the high point of Mississippi today, which is designated as a drive up.  Upon arriving, I drove up the gravel road to check out the area.  I had read the site was not one of the best kept mountains and was unsure about the condition of the road, which was actually in very good shape.  So I drove back down to the highway, parked and walked up the one mile road to the top of Woodall Mountain.  This high point is 806 feet and the 4th lowest natural high point of all 50 states.  I was pleasantly surprised to see the site in good condition and enjoyed the one mile hike back down the mountain road.  The soil in this area is rich in iron which makes the soil look red.  And the drive thru Alabama (as the MS high point sits right on the Alabama/Mississippi state line) was rich with historical markers.  From the civil war to the civil rights movement, to Jessie Owens homestead, to Helen Keller, and on and on.  Remarkable indeed. 

I’ve arrived in Chattanooga, TN to klimb Clingmans Dome.  It’s the most visited high point in the nation because of the enormous amount of history in this area.  I’ll let you know what I find!