Adams County Highpoint Trip Report
eight areas (1,280+ ft)
Date: April 9, 2005
Author: James Wedekind
This county is the reason why green briars will not be challenging Snoopy,
Old Yeller, or compressed coal for the title of man's or woman's best friend!
I will use the same numbering system that Bob Schwab used in his report for convenience.
The first area that Bob reports was owned by Eugene Evans is now owned by
Anthony Burns (no relation to George or Mr. Burns of Springfield Nuclear Power
Plant fame) and there is a new No Trespassing sign posted at the end of Tanager Road.
I talked with a number of folks in Buttermilk Fork (the hollow that
Tanager Road ascends) and I tried to talk with Anthony (apparently he lives
elsewhere but the gate was open and his Blazer was in the driveway) however I
couldn't find him.
I then proceeded to area three near Churn Creek Reservoir. From the reservoir,
I first bushwhacked southeast to area #3. The summit area has a large mess of
green briars. Then I retraced my steps most of the way to the reservoir before
heading north to the first two areas. It's just over a mile from the reservoir
to the first two areas and there is a decent ridge line that helps the going,
but it is still excruciatingly slow and no signs of a trail. The first three
areas took me over three hours!
Area 4 is a roadside area.
Areas 5-8 are all along the Buckeye Trail. When Bob visited, the trail was not
in very good shape. That is no longer the case. There is no deadfall on the
trail and it is currently in great shape. The bushwhacking is also decidedly
easier on these four areas.
The only note of interest I have is for Area 7. Follow the trail all the way to
the back of the rise and follow another trail back towards the highpoint.
The going is much easier on this side.
I enjoyed the hiking along the Buckeye Trail and there are some decent partial
views at times.