Harrisonburg City High Point Trip Report
two areas 1 1/2 miles north of Massanetta Springs
(1,760+ ft with one having a spot elevation of 1,767 ft)
Dates: February 26 and May 22, 2001
Author: Michael Schwartz
Area with spot elevation 1,767 ft was done first, and is visible from I-81. Take exit 247 onto US 33
eastbound. Pass Valley Mall and at 1.4 miles from the interstate, as you approach the crest, turn right onto
Chestnut Ridge Drive, then right onto Blue Stone Hills Drive, then left onto Diamond Court. House #180
sits atop highest ground, and I drove up the driveway and did a touch and run. None of the development
shows on the topo.
Past the turnoff for the first area, continue on US 33 for a short distance and take the first left past the
city/county line. This leads onto a private road signed as Sherwood Hill. The power lines that very closely
parallel the city/county line are visible nearby. I drove up the road, which leads to a very imposing stone
house. Well before the house is a pullout under the power lines, where I encountered a gentleman mowing
on a tractor. He said that the owner was typically away during the day, and does not want hunters on the
property, but opined that ordinary hikers would probably be OK. I hiked a use trail under the power line,
and reached the crest in a couple of minutes. Highest ground was right under the power lines, with a nice
view to the north. The house was not visible from this point.