Walking up to the top of the hill in the midst of Summer is breath-taking moment for all of us with... read more
Walking up to the top of the hill in the midst of Summer is breath-taking moment for all of us with... read more
We had an easy walk along the 8/10 mile path (about 18 minutes each way), and welcomed the good... read more
We stopped here for fresh air and a nice walk. My husband is a "History" person, so this appealed to him and did not disappoint. There are several stopping areas with historical information markers. It took about 20 minutes to get to the top of the "mound" and was an easy walk (I am not athletic in any, way, shape or form and did not die - so that in my book is a win in and of itself!) Once at the top there is a bench if you need to catch your breath, enjoy the view or just enjoy the quietness/nature. Definitely worth the stop.
If you are a Lewis and Clark fan, this is a very interesting site. Lewis and Clark walked several hours out of their way in intense heat to see this spot, as they had heard the legend of the little people the Native Americans feared. Seaman, Lewis' Newfoundland dog, had to be returned to the expedition as they were concerned he was overheated and wouldn't make the rest of the trip. Make sure to have sturdy, athletic shoes as the walk, about 3/4 of a mile, is along a graveled path that spirals up the mound. Since there is no tree (shade) cover, if you have difficulty with heat or walking up a steep rise, there are a few benches for resting along the way. The place is well maintained with informational markers throughout the path. The view from the top of the mound is incredibly peaceful and moving. It is well worth visiting, but I wouldn't recommend it for wheelchair travel. The last part is quite steep with wooden ties to aid stability in climbing. The pinnacle is one of the few places positively known to be where Lewis and Clark stood on August 25, 1804.
Short easy walk, we live close by so we made a quick trip to the mound to take in the trail. We actually walked it twice in a little under an hour, so pretty and peaceful!
The geographic anomaly combined with the Lewis & Clark and Native American connection makes for a unique experience. On a breezy day, sound of the wind through the tall mixed prairie grasses sounds like falling water. Combined with the chirps and songs of insects and birds, it is a subtle yet mesmerizing journey. It is not a long or arduous hike, but it's more about enjoying the ambiance.
It is an okay little park. Displays what a natural prairie would look like. Good for a short visit to get somewhat of a taste of the outdoors.
The view is quite nice and so is the trek to the top. It is a windy place so make sure you bring a jacket on a cold day. Since it is the highest place for miles around, it is a bit colder than at the base.
There are trails close to the base that you should check out as well, prairie grass and the like: reclaimed prairie lands.