Jackson County Highpoint Trip Report

Price Mtn

Date: March 20, 2004
Author: Kevin Willamson

My mission at the Jackson County highpoint was to make contact with the homeowner. No one was home on my first visit of February 24th, 2001. Today they were home. When the homeowner came to the door, I explained the reason for my visit and he was not at all surprised. We walked around to the back of the house and he pointed out the highest area. It's located next to the foundation at the corner of the house and the back deck. I suspect this may be back-fill but I cant say for sure. He also pointed out one of the two reference markers located behind the house. He said the B/M is long gone and the house took its place. I questioned if the B/M might be in the crawl space under the house and he said no, it's long gone. He also said drop-in visits would be OK. The two dogs were friendly enough.

Directions from the south: Begin at I-85 and state route 53, Exit 129. Travel north on State route 53 for 0.9 mile. Fork right onto Lagree Duck Road. (If you miss this turn continue to the next right. This will be New Cut Road.) Travel to 1.2 mile and turn right onto New Cut Road. Travel to mile 3.4 and turn left onto state route 60. Travel to mile 5.1 and turn left onto Price Mountain Road (private). See below for Price Mountain Road.

Directions from the sorth: Starting at the junction of state route 60 and state route 332, north of the Jackson county Highpoint in Hall county, travel south on SR 60 1.1 mile, passing the signed (on the left side of the highway) Jackson County line at 0.5 mile. Turn right onto Price Mountain Road (private).

Price Mountain Road: Once on Price Mountain Road, travel this one-lane, paved road 0.9 mile to its end at the highpoint house. Knock on the door to receive permission to enter the back yard. If they are home tell them I said "Hey". If they are not home you may visit the highpoint on your own. It might be nice to leave a note telling them that you came by. The highpoint can be visited any time of the year. Hunting season is not a concern with this highpoint.